Public MeetingS, HEARING & NOTICES
Bois de Sioux Board Meetings: The Bois de Sioux Watershed District Board of Managers meets regularly on the third Thursday of each month, generally for a half of a day starting at 8:00 a.m. April through October and at 9:00 a.m. November through March, in the District conference room (unless otherwise stated on the meeting agenda). The public is welcome to attend!
On September 22, 2023, the Bois de Sioux Watershed District will host a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the commencement of construction of the Mustinka River Rehabilitation and Redpath Flood Impoundment. President Linda Vavra will open the program at 2:00 pm, with a thank you to the local landowners who have and continue to support these projects, and the many organizations that have provided additional funding: the State of Minnesota Lessard Sams Outdoor Heritage Council Fund, the State of Minnesota Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources from the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, the State of Minnesota BWSR Clean Water Fund Legacy Amendment Act (Projects and Practices, Multipurpose Drainage Management, and Water Quality & Storage Pilot Program Grants), DNR Flood Hazard Mitigation Program, the Red River Watershed Management Board, and State of Minnesota Lessard Sams Outdoor Heritage Council DNR Conservation Partners Legacy Grant. A presentation of the design of both facilities will be presented by District Engineer Chad Engels. It is anticipated that local, county, regional, and state representatives and staff will be in-attendance. The ceremony will be held near the intersection of Traverse County Roads 13 & 16. In case of inclement weather, the program will be relocated to the Campbell Community Center. Once completed, the Redpath Flood Impoundment will provide 23,000 acre-feet of storage, reducing future flood damage from flooding on the Mustinka River and breakouts to the Rabbit River. The Mustinka River Rehabilitation Project will bring significant fish and wildlife habitat enhancement to the area and water quality benefits to Lake Traverse. Depending on attendance, this groundbreaking ceremony may constitute a quorum of the Bois de Souix Watershed District.
PETITION FOR BOUNDARY CHANGE
The Bois de Sioux Watershed District and the Upper Minnesota River Watershed District are in the process of responding to a petition to change their shared border. Click here to view a copy of the petition.
NOTICE OF FILING - BOUNDARY CHANGE BETWEEN THE BOIS DE SIOUX WATERSHED DISTRICT & THE UPPER MINNESOTA RIVER WATERSHED DISTRICT
In the matter of the petition for the boundary change between the Bois de Sioux Watershed District (BdSWD) & the Upper Minnesota River Watershed District (UMRWD), pursuant to Minn. Stat. §103D.251.
Whereas, the subject petition and complete supporting documentation were received on July 27, 2023, and served on the Board of Water and Soil Resources (Board) pursuant to Minn. Stat. §103D.251. The Board has reviewed the petition for conformance with state law and rule and determined that the petition is valid.
Now therefore, the Board hereby issues the following:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board invites written comments on the petition for a boundary change. All comments received will be considered before a decision is made to change the boundary. Any person who objects to the petition may submit a written request for hearing to the Board. If no written requests for a hearing are submitted within 30 days of the last publication of this notice of filing, the Board will consider all of the comments and information received pertaining to the petition and make a decision on the boundary change without conducting a public hearing.
Please submit any written comments or a written request for a hearing on or before November 13, 2023 to:
Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources
ATTN: Northern Region Manager
394 South Lake Avenue
Duluth, Minnesota 55802
The proposed boundary change encompasses approximately 120 acres of land in Traverse County, Minnesota that would correct the watershed designation of three parcels at various locations along the common boundaries of the watershed management organizations. The proposed change would result in transfer of zero acres from BdSWD to UMRWD, and approximately 120 acres from UMRWD to BdSWD.
Inquiries regarding the petition may be directed to: Jamie Beyer, BdSWD Administrator at 320.563.4185 or bdswd@runestone.net; or Amber Doschadis, UMRWD Administrator at 320.839.3411 or amber@umrwd.org
For further information regarding this notice, contact Ryan Hughes, Northern Region Manager, Board of Water & Soil Resources, at 218.723.4923 or ryan.hughes@state.mn.us.
NOTICE OF HEARING - TRAVERSE COUNTY DITCH #15
On Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 8:30 am, the Bois de Sioux Watershed will hold a public hearing at the Bois de Sioux Watershed District Office, 704 Hwy 75 in Wheaton, Minnesota. The purpose of the hearing is to consider the following petition requesting authority to use Traverse County Ditch #15 as an outlet for Schaffer Land Holdings, LLC: Parcel #03-0076000, E1/2 NE1/4 of Section 15, Range 46, Croke Township (126), Traverse County.
DISTRICT BOARD MEETINGS AND AGENDAS
September 21, 2023 at 8 AM: Preliminary Agenda & Packet
August 17, 2023 at 8 AM: Agenda & Minutes to be approved 9/21/23
July 20, 2023 at 8 AM: Agenda & Minutes
June 15, 2023 at 8 AM: Agenda & Minutes
May 18, 2023 at 8 AM: Agenda & Minutes
April 20, 2023 at 8 AM: Agenda & Minutes
March 24, 2023 at 9 AM: Agenda & Minutes
March 16, 2023 at 9 AM: Agenda & Minutes
February 27, 2023 at 9 AM: Agenda & Minutes
February 23, 2023 at 9 AM: Agenda CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
January 26, 2023: Agenda & Minutes
December 15, 2022: Agenda & Minutes
November 17, 2022: Agenda & Minutes
October 20, 2022: Agenda & Minutes
September 15, 2022: Agenda & MinutesAugust 18, 2022: Agenda & Minutes
July 21, 2022: Agenda & & Minutes
June 16, 2022: Agenda & Minutes
May 19, 2022: Agenda & Minutes
April 28, 2022: Agenda NO QUORUM
April 21, 2022 at 8 am: Agenda & Minutes
March 24, 2022: Agenda & Minutes
March 17, 2022 meeting moved to March 24, 2022 at 9 AM
February 17, 2022: Agenda & Minutes
January 27, 2022: Agenda & Minutes
January 20, 2022: Agenda; Minutes
Please contact the District Office if you need a copy of prior meeting minutes.
Joint Comprehensive Watershed Plan & One Watershed One Plan Meetings:
Under plan development, the Policy Committee met monthly, on the first Thursday of each month. Now that the plan has been approved, the Policy Committee meets periodically to monitor and advice implementation activities.
Policy Committee - April 6, 2023 at 1 pm: Agenda
Policy Committee - January 5, 2023 at 1 pm: Agenda & Minutes
Policy Committee - September 1, 2022 at 1 pm: Agenda & Minutes
Policy Committee - June 2, 2022 at 1 pm: Agenda & Minutes
Policy Committee - April 7, 2022: Agenda & Minutes
Policy Committee - January 6, 2022: Agenda & Minutes
Policy Committee - September 2, 2021: Agenda & Minutes
Policy Committee - April 1, 2021: Agenda & Minutes
Policy Committee - March 4, 2021: Agenda & Minutes
Policy Committee - February 4, 2021: This meeting has been cancelled.
Policy Committee - January 28, 2021: Agenda & Minutes
Policy Committee - January 7, 2021: Agenda & Minutes
Bois de Sioux Watershed District Advisory Committee:
The Bois de Sioux Watershed District Advisory Committee typically meets in January and June.
Advisory Committee - January 6, 2023: Agenda
Advisory Committee - January 28, 2022: Agenda
Advisory Committee - March 17, 2021: Agenda & Notes
Advisory Committee - June 24, 2020: Agenda & Notes
Advisory Committee - January 8, 2020: Agenda & Notes
Advisory Committee - June 26, 2019: Agenda & Notes
Advisory Committee - January 9, 2019: Agenda & Notes
Advisory Committee - June 28, 2018: Agenda & Notes
Advisory Committee - January 22, 2018: Notes
Bois de Sioux Watershed Soil Loss Committee:
Buffer Committee - September 12, 2023: Agenda
Buffer Committee - August 2, 2021: Agenda
Buffer Committee - June 24, 2021: Agenda & Minutes
Buffer Committee - November 10, 2020: Agenda & Minutes
Buffer Committee - June 26, 2020: Agenda & Minutes
Buffer Committee - March 4, 2020: Agenda & Minutes
Buffer Committee - February 10, 2020: Agenda & Minutes
Buffer Committee - December 19, 2019: Agenda & Minutes
Buffer Committee - October 17, 2019: Agenda & Minutes
Bois de Sioux Watershed Rules Committee (former Policies & Procedures Committee):
Policies & Procedures Committee - January 6, 2023 at 1 pm: Agenda
Policies & Procedures Committee - April 5, 2022: Meeting Cancelled - Lack of Quorum
Policies & Procedures Committee - March 30, 2021: Agenda & Minutes not yet approved
Bois de Sioux Watershed Personnel Committee:
Personnel Committee - December 10, 2021: Agenda
Personnel Committee - December 17, 2020: Agenda & Notes
Personnel Commitee - July 7, 2020: Agenda & Notes
Personnel Committee - December 19, 2019: Notes
Bois de Sioux Watershed North Ottawa Operations Committee:
North Ottawa Project Team - July 17, 2023: Agenda
North Ottawa Project Team - March 24, 2023: Agenda
North Ottawa Project Team - January 20, 2023: Agenda
North Ottawa Project Team - August 31, 2022: Agenda & Notes
North Ottawa Project Team - June 22, 2022: Agenda & Notes
North Ottawa Operations Committee - April 7, 2022: Agenda & Notes
North Ottawa Operations Committee - March 30, 2022: Cancelled due to Weather
Bois de Sioux Watershed Construction Contract Committee:
Construction Contract Committee - August 10, 2021: Agenda
Construction Contract Committee - November 6, 2020: Agenda & Minutes not yet approved
Construction Contract Committee - September 10, 2020: Agenda & Notes
Construction Contract Committee - August 17, 2020: Agenda & Notes
Please contact our office if you need a copy of any minutes prior to 2018.