Welcome to Wild Rice Watershed District
The Wild Rice Watershed District exists to manage water flow in the drainage area of the Wild Rice River in northwestern Minnesota. The Wild Rice Watershed District includes areas of Norman, Mahnomen, Clay, Polk, Clearwater, and Becker counties.
The Wild Rice Watershed District:
- Issues permits for water related drainage
- Maintains Watershed Drainage Ditches
- Maintains Watershed Projects
- Prevents erosion into surface waters
- Protects fish and wildlife habitat
- Protects groundwater and surface water systems
- Improves water quality
- Establishes governmental policies to manage water resources
- Provides recreational opportunities
The Wild Rice Watershed District is here to help farmers, ranchers, and citizens with water control. For more information about what the Wild Rice Watershed District can provide, browse our web site or call us at 218.784.5501.
You may attend the Regular Board meetings by one of the following ways:
- In Person: Please use the CONFERENCE ROOM entrance on the East side of the building
- To join the meeting through your computer, please contact the District office and request a meeting link.
Pump Status: On
Drain tile pumps may be turned on and operated according to the standard tile conditions they were approved with.
Please contact the office for a copy of the Standard Tile conditions or if you need more information.