Shared goal is to improve water quality across entire watershed. Written By: PineandLakes Echo Journal | 2:00 am, Jan. 27, 2021 ×
In 2020, the Minnesota Legislature passed legislation approving development of the foundation for One Watershed One Plans to be implemented throughout Minnesota’s watersheds.
The purpose of the 1W1P plans is to foster collaboration between upstream and downstream neighbors within the boundaries of the watershed, and not be limited by county or other jurisdictional boundaries. The plans are comprehensive, and address water quality, water quantity, groundwater, drinking water, habitat, recreation and other issues.
An incredible amount of work, expertise and dedication has been put forth to create the Pine River Watershed 1W1P. The plan is in place; monies have been made available. The Pine River 1W1P provides $10.7 million over the next 10 years to enhance and protect water quality in this watershed.