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RPBCWD adopted the revised governance manual on Dec. 11th.

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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
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In the News: News stories from others related to lake health, water quality, climate resiliency, and more!

Featured Story
calendar iconDecember 30, 2024
Notice of Open Water on Rice Marsh Lake
RPBCWD will be operating an aeration system on Rice Marsh Lake from January 1, 2025, until May 1st, 2025 that will result in open water. Anyone on the lake should be aware of the danger of open water and thin ice around the aeration system.
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December 10, 2024

2025 Calendars Now Available

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October 4, 2024

Continued Funding for Natural Resources Protection is on the Minnesota Ballot

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October 1, 2024

Join the Citizen Advisory Committee in 2025

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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!

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