Fertile, MN – Sand Hill River Watershed District (SHRWD) will be hosting presentations and a community discussion on the condition of the Sand Hill River Watershed on Thursday, March 22nd, 2012.
There will be two sessions to accommodate different schedules. The presentations will be identical at both sessions.
The meeting will take place in Fertile, MN at the Community Center from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Reaches of the Sand Hill River do not meet state water quality standards. Areas are impaired for low dissolved oxygen and turbidity. Turbidity is a measure of water clarity.
Coffee and cookies will be available during the 2:00 p.m. session and a light supper will be provided during the 5:30 p.m. session. Fun water activities will be available for children during the evening session. The agenda will include:
- Overview of the Watershed Assessment Process
- Technical Work Progress-to-Date: Watershed Conditions Report
- Existing Cost-share Opportunities
- Community Discussion on the Condition of the Sand Hill River
For more information, please visit the Sand Hill River Watershed District’s website - http://www.sandhillwatershed.org/tmdl.html
