Float 1 June 8th, 9am
Meeting Location: Big Elk Lake Public Launch
Route: Big Elk Lake to Sherburne Ave (7.3 river miles, estimate 2.5-3.5 hours)
Float 2 June 11th, 9am
Meeting Location: Big Lake Lions Park
Route: Lions Park to County Rd 15 (7.4 miles, estimate 2.5-3.5 hours)
Float 3 June 12th, 9am
Meeting Location: County Rd 15 Elk River crossing
Route: County Rd 15 to Lake Orono Public Launch (7.6 miles, estimate 2.5-3.5 hours)
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Sherburne SWCD staff will be in contact with you with more information the week prior to the float trips.
Meeting Location: Big Elk Lake Public Launch
Route: Big Elk Lake to Sherburne Ave (7.3 river miles, estimate 2.5-3.5 hours)
Float 2 June 11th, 9am
Meeting Location: Big Lake Lions Park
Route: Lions Park to County Rd 15 (7.4 miles, estimate 2.5-3.5 hours)
Float 3 June 12th, 9am
Meeting Location: County Rd 15 Elk River crossing
Route: County Rd 15 to Lake Orono Public Launch (7.6 miles, estimate 2.5-3.5 hours)
Sign up today!
Sherburne SWCD staff will be in contact with you with more information the week prior to the float trips.
Elk River Canoe / Kayak Survey Float Trips
Rescheduled from June
Join Sherburne SWCD staff this summer on a float trip to learn more about the Elk River. The survey aims to collect information about the presence of invasive species, streambank erosion, and other conservation concerns. This information is very important to know in order to protect the river from degradation. The event promises to be a great educational experience as well, with discussions about the biology and hydrology of the river during the trip.
Event participants will be required to sign a liability waiver which includes information about COVID-19 precautions and special safety measures that are being taken.
There are three scheduled dates for this event, and in following special safety protocols each date will have a limit of 6 participants. In completing the form below please indicate your preferred dates. On each date, the group will meet at a pre-determined location at 9am. Float times are estimated to be roughly 2.5 to 3.5 hours but this is highly dependent on flow conditions. All dates are subject to change pending weather and flow conditions.
Participants will need transportation to the meeting locations listed below and may expect to park vehicles at this location. A shuttle service will be provided from the ending location back to the float trip starting point. Some important items to bring with you on the trip may include sunscreen, bug spray, weather and event appropriate clothing, life jacket, waterproof bags, a camera, and a sense of adventure!
Event participants will be required to sign a liability waiver which includes information about COVID-19 precautions and special safety measures that are being taken.
There are three scheduled dates for this event, and in following special safety protocols each date will have a limit of 6 participants. In completing the form below please indicate your preferred dates. On each date, the group will meet at a pre-determined location at 9am. Float times are estimated to be roughly 2.5 to 3.5 hours but this is highly dependent on flow conditions. All dates are subject to change pending weather and flow conditions.
Participants will need transportation to the meeting locations listed below and may expect to park vehicles at this location. A shuttle service will be provided from the ending location back to the float trip starting point. Some important items to bring with you on the trip may include sunscreen, bug spray, weather and event appropriate clothing, life jacket, waterproof bags, a camera, and a sense of adventure!
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Conservation Easement Programs
Conservation easements provide landowners with a legal means of protecting their properties' conservation values while maintaining ownership, retaining certain uses of their land and earning significant tax benefits. A conservation easement is a voluntary legal agreement between a landowner and an easement holder by which the landowner imposes permanent restrictions on the way the property is used. Conservation values are protected by extinguishing some property rights, such as mining and subdivision, while reinforcing rights such as passive recreation, agriculture, silviculture and some limited construction. Sherburne County SWCD offers technical assistance to landowners who are interested in Conservation Easement Programs. Please contact our office for more information 763-241-1170 x 4 |
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