Scott is recruiting volunteers to assist with all aspects of the project. The North Fork of the Crow Watershed District is working on a Phase II CWP project. They completed the Phase I work in 1995. The study area centers around Rice, Koronis and Grove lakes near Paynesville in Stearns County. BMPs that qualify for funding include buffer strips on lake and streamshore, cattle exclusion from water, feedlot improvements and septic system upgrades on lakeshore property.
Funding is available in the form of low interest loans through the Watershed District.
Sauk River Projects Lake Osakis, Big Birch Lake and Horseshoe Chain of Lakes Sauk River Watershed District has been coordinating several CWP projects on the Sauk River in Stearns County. Wabedo Township Wabedo Township in Cass County is using low-interest loan dollars from the CWP program to form several subordinate sewer districts as an alternative to individual septic treatment systems. This is a solution for several lake areas which have many lots that are too small for siting a compliant septic system. If you have suggestions on how we can improve our service to you, please drop us a note. For more information about Minnesota, visit the Northstar Web site.