ANOKA COUNTY: RICE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT:

Rice Creek Watershed District was established on January 18, 1972 when county boards, citizens, and cities petitioned the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources. Political boundaries and funding issues limited city and county efforts to manage drainage systems, flood control activities, and water quality concerns. The watershed district was established with the purpose of conserving and restoring water resources for the beneficial use of current and future generations. The district's mission is to manage, protect, and improve the water resources of the district through flood control and water quality projects and programs. The district prioritizes the maintenance and repair of its public drainage systems and the implementation of systems-based projects in partnership with local cities and counties.

The Rice Creek Watershed District is approximately 185 square miles of urban and rural land in Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey and Washington Counties. Portions of the district can be found in the following municipalities: Arden Hills, Birchwood Village, Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Columbia Heights, Columbus, Dellwood, Falcon Heights, Forest Lake, Fridley, Grant, Hugo, Lauderdale, Lexington, Lino Lakes, Mahtomedi, May Township, Mounds View, New Brighton, Roseville, Saint Anthony, Scandia, Shoreview, Spring Lake Park, White Bear Lake, White Bear Township and Willernie.

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[Indicate the cited item and/or series here]. Rice Creek Watershed District. Records. Minnesota Historical Society.

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Accession Information:

Accession number: 2022-43

Processing Information:

Catalog ID number: 9989824340104294

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