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Elk River Watershed Association

ERWSA

The Elk River Watershed Association Board of Directors
From Left: John Riebel, Sherburne County Commissioner; Joe Wollak, Benton County Commissioner; Brian Kaschmitter, Benton County member at large; Terry Polfuss, Sherburne County member at large; Joe Jordan, Benton Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor;  Jim Stahlman, Sherburne County member at large; Larry Goenner, Sherburne Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor; Gary Scapanski; Benton County member at large;

About the Elk River Watershed Association

The Elk River Watershed Association (ERWSA) was formed in 1994 as a result of the Local Water Planning efforts in Sherburne and Benton Counties.  Concerned citizens identified the water quality of the Elk River and lakes in the Elk River Watershed as priorities for improvement.  The two counties determined that the watershed approach would be the most effective way to improve water quality.  A Joint Power Board was formed by Sherburne and Benton Counties for the purpose of coordinating efforts within the Elk River Watershed.  The Board of Directors consists of one county commissioner, one Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) supervisor and two member at large from each county.

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The ERWSA is focused on improving water quality by working with agricultural, urban and residential landowners.  The efforts of the ERWSA have resulted in many conservation practices that reduce pollutants to lakes and streams.  The ERWSA also funds water quality monitoring and water quality education programs.  All projects are funded through grants and donations. 

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Water Quality Reports and Publications

Partners

Benton SWCD
Sherburne County
Benton County
MN DNR
MPCA
USFWS
BWSR
Briggs Lake Chain Association (BLCA)
Little Elk Lake Improvement Association
Lake Orono Improvement Association
Big Lake Community Lakes Association