Mud River Enhancement Project Agassiz Pool, in Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge, receives flow from the Thief River and Mud River, then discharges to the Thief River. The Thief... Read more →
Turtle, Connection and Cross Lake Project The links below are the PDF version of the Turtle, Connection and Cross lake EAW, and the comment notice. Please reach out to RLWD with any... Read more →
History The Red Lake Watershed District is located in northwestern Minnesota in all of Red Lake County, most of Pennington County, and parts of the... Read more →
RLWD Subwatersheds The jurisdiction of the Red Lake Watershed District includes land that flows into the Red Lake River and Grand Marais Creek. The map highlights the area that is encompassed by the Red Lake Watershed District and how the drainage area of the district is split into five major subwatersheds: Upper/Lower Red Lakes, Thief River, Clearwater River, Red Lake River, and Grand Marais Creek. Learn about the watershed you live in by clicking here and exploring the pages that were developed for each major subwatershed located within the RLWD. Each link will take you to a comprehensive compilation of information about each subwatershed including reports and photos. Clearwater River Thief River Red Lake River Upper and Lower Red Lakes Watershed Grand Marais Creek Learn more →
Engineering Projects Red Lake Watershed District projects are designed to address specific problems within the Red Lake Watershed and to implement strategies and policies approved and set forth by the Board of Managers. Brandt Impoundment - Project 60D Euclid East - Project 60C Elm Lake-Farmes Pool - Project 52 Louisville-Parnell - Project 121 Parnell Impoundment - Project 81 BWSR Flood Storage Easement Pilot Site 1 "Tiedemann Site"- Project 133C North Parnell Site 2 "Gasper Site"- Project 154 Pine Lake Outlet - Project 26 Lost River Impoundment - Project 17 Good Lake Impoundment - Project 67 Moose River Impoundment - Project 13 Schirrick Dam - Project 25 Black River Impoundment - Project 176 Project Review →
RLWD Water Quality Program The Red Lake Watershed District Water Quality Program is a regional and statewide leader in establishing quality control standards for sample collection and data management. In coordination with other agencies, it also participates in numerous investigative studies, training programs, and public education events. More information →
RLWD Facilities The Watershed District office building is located at 1000 Pennington Avenue South in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, 56701. Our phone number is 218-681-5800. Directions to RLWD Office →
Videos Bacteria in Lakes and Rivers Dissolved Oxygen in Lakes and Rivers Turbidity RLWD YouTube Channel Read more →
