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What's happening

There is always something happening in the watershed. Our event calendar, blog, and project pages are here to help you stay up-to-date. What's more, in 2019 we'll be hosting a series of special events and activities to help you explore your watershed. Click the logo on the right to read all about it. Want more? Subscribe to our newsletter.

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45-day review period for updated rules

The comment period is now open for proposed revisions to the Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District's regulatory requirements. In the past several months, Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District has drafted revisions to its rules, based on input from a variety of stakeholders.

Date posted: 9/6/2019

Celebrating Our Community, August 28

Join us on August 28th to celebrate this community we have been part of for 50 years.

Date posted: 7/8/2019

Become a Master Water Steward

By joining the growing ranks of these passionate and dedicated volunteers, you can make a difference in keeping water clean and healthy. The 6-session course, which runs from October through April, is taught by top industry professionals and offers a network of like-minded peers.

Date posted: 6/26/2019

Featured projects

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Bluff Creek Tributary Restoration

Dec 5, 2018, 6:19 PM

A project to improve the health of Bluff Creek by decreasing streambank erosion and reconnecting the creek to nearby wetlands

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Scenic Heights School Forest Restoration

Oct 26, 2017, 11:27 AM

Welcome to the Scenic Heights School Forest Restoration! This project will restore a healthy ecosystem in the school forest, one that promotes clean water in nearby Purgatory Creek, and provides habitat for wildlife.

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Chanhassen High School Stormwater Capture and Reuse

Jul 27, 2018, 2:30 PM

This project will capture stormwater before it flows into Bluff Creek, and reuse the water to irrigate athletic fields at Chanhassen High School.

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Coming together for a healthier Duck Lake

Jan 11, 2019, 4:48 PM

The Watershed District and the City of Eden Prairie are partnering to engage residents who live in Duck Lake's watershed to take action to protect clean water. The overall goal of the project is to help 25% of homes in the watershed get involved. We hope to install 10 residential raingardens, plant 50 trees, distribute 50 rainbarrels, and create 5 raingarden-in-a-box planters. The Watershed District and City are providing the designs and funding for projects, and our community participants are providing the space and care.

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