Welcome to our watershed
Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed
A watershed is an area of land that drains (or sheds) water into a body of water such as a creek, wetland, or lake. The Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District (RPBCWD) is a special unit of government that protects the watersheds of Riley Creek, Purgatory Creek, and Bluff Creek through:
- Protection and improvement of water resources
- Partnering with local communities
- Public engagement
Do you live in the watershed district?
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Upcoming Events
April 12, 2024
Counties Seek Applicants for Two Manager Positions
Carver County and Hennepin County each have a vacancy coming up on the board of managers for the Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District (RPBCWD).
50 years of watershed history
Since 1969, the Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District has partnered with its communities to protect, manage and restore local water resources. Take a trip through our history, and explore the ways that local residents, organizations and government partners have shaped the waters of this community!
