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What can you do for your watershed? |
| There are currently 30 facilities permitted by the EPA to discharge point-source pollutants into the surface waters of rice county. As required by the CWA, information about these permits and facilities must b made available to the public. Much of this information can be retrieved through the Envirofacts Database, provided by the EPA. Other sources of information about the Cannon River Watershed, as well as other watersheds are listed below. |
Cannon River Watershed Project Founded by concerned citizens in 1990, the CRWP "works with many agencies, organizations and individuals to protect and improve the water and natural resources of the watershed." Citizens are encouraged to join the CRWP in ongoing efforts to protect and improve the Cannon River Watershed. |
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency a geographically based approach to solving Minnesota's surface water quality problems through feasable solutions. The main website also provides other MPCA information regarding other types of pollutions and regulations. |
Volunteer Water Monitoring Program A program run through the EPA that allows citizens to become active in protecting their watershed by participating in the monitoring program. Information about the program and how to become a volunteer water monitor are included within the cite. |
National River Cleanup Week A Nation wide effort to raise awareness and increase citizen participation in the improvement of our waterways. |
Organize a Watershed Festival Another way to express concerns for your watershed is to organize a watershed festival for your community. Watershed Festivals are great ways to gather a community and provide important information about local watersheds. |
Apply for an Educational Grant to inform your community about your watershed. Federal grants to improve watershed participation and awareness are available. Information on applying and organization of programs can be found at this site. |