Knife River Watershed

Implementation plan approved
We're pleased to announce that the MPCA approved the Knife River Implementation Plan. Thanks to all who participated in discussion and revisions to make it a good working document for years to come. We'll see you at the next watershed project, if not on the trails first.

Andrew Slade, of MN Environmental Partnership, provided a thorough review of the Knife River TMDL at the Oct. 12 meeting

Conservation planting
Over 15 landowners have received free trees and tree planting from our office and the MN Conservation Corps this summer, thanks to our Clean Water Fund Grant for reducing peak flows and sedimentation in the Knife River.

In mid-June, we interviewed three landowners and photographed their newly planted sections of the Knife and its tributaries. View the article and photos, "Tree planting project reveals the many faces of the Knife River."

Erosion control project
A second part of the Clean Water Fund grant this year went to reclaiming an eroded riverbank along the Knife. The project uses all organic materials--tree trunks, root wads, brush, clay, fine soil, and sod mats of willow, dogwood and alder--placed in three days with the help of some heavy equipment. View great action photos on our Facebook page.

New citizens' group
The Knife River has a new citizens' group, which anyone with property in the watershed can join. Advocates for the Knife River Watershed meets monthly. With help from Minnesota Environmental Partnership (MEP), it will incorporate as a nonprofit. If you would like to be involved, email MEP's Andrew Slade or call him at (218) 727-0800.

Many agencies and individuals work for Knife River's ecological health
A Stewardship Committee brings the best minds and experience to bear, including members from: