News Archive
October 4, 2024When voting this year, you’ll see a constitutional amendment on the ballot for the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF). The amendment…
October 1, 2024The Watershed District Board of Managers is seeking applications for the Citizen Advisory Committee now through November 15, 2024.
August 2, 2024Nelson and Crafton’s appointments fill two of the five seats that comprise the RPBCWD Board of Managers. Four managers are appointed by the Hennepin…
April 12, 2024Carver County and Hennepin County each have a vacancy coming up on the board of managers for the Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District…
April 2, 20242023 was a busy year! Catch up with the state of the district with the 2023 Annual Report, Water Resources Report, and lake & creek Fact Sheets.
February 7, 2024The Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District is hiring 2 water quality interns and 1 regulatory intern for seasonal positions.
December 4, 2023Our 2024 Calendars are now available for pickup! The calendar was populated with photos taken by our residents of our water resources and natural…
November 23, 2023RPBCWD will be operating an aeration system on Rice Marsh Lake from December 1, 2023 until May 1st, 2024 that will result in open water. Anyone on the…
November 8, 2023RPBCWD has 2 opportunities to get your feet wet in the new year. Applications are now open for Minnesota Water Stewards and the RPBCWD Citizen…
September 29, 2023This October, get out and explore some of our favorite spots in the Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District with the new RPBCWD Passport…
August 1, 2023RPBCWD staff discovered four adult zebra mussels in Lake Ann on July 12, 2023. They were found attached to a tree branch in shallow water near the…
January 5, 2023We want to see your best photographs that feature our lakes, streams, parks, wildlife, plants, recreation, or anything else outdoors that inspires…
November 15, 2022Are you passionate about clean water? Would you like to join an active community of volunteers and environmental stewards? If you live or work in the…
November 7, 2022Join nearly 500 Minnesotans in protecting local lakes and rivers by becoming a Minnesota Water Steward! As a trained and certified Minnesota Water…
July 18, 2022Hennepin County has appointed Minnetonka resident Tom Duevel to fill a vacancy on the Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District Board of…