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Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District Approved as GreenCorp Host Site - Applications Open Through June 16
The Minnesota GreenCorps program, coordinated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, aims to preserve and protect Minnesota’s environment while training a new generation of environmental professionals. RPBCWD will host a GreenCorp member for the 2022-2023 Program Year.
Date posted: 5/9/2022
Wetland Inventory Assessment Notice
This spring/summer, we will be conducting a study to survey the health of wetlands within the District in Minnetonka, Shorewood and Deephaven. You may see staff members in your neighborhood.
Date posted: 5/3/2022
Hennepin County Seeking Applicants for 2 Open Seats on RPBCWD Board of Managers
The five-member Board of Managers governs the work of the Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District, and is made up of 4 representatives appointed by Hennepin County and 1 by Carver County. We are currently accepting applications for 2 appointments by Hennepin County.
Date posted: 4/29/2022

Featured projects

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Silver Lake Water Quality Improvement Project

Sep 8, 2021, 2:22 PM

This project will stabilize a ravine and capture runoff to reduce future erosion along Silver Lake.

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Lower Riley Creek Ecological Restoration

Jun 8, 2018, 11:42 AM

Riley Creek is unhealthy due to high levels of sediment in the water. There is active erosion occurring along the creek because of increased stormwater discharge. RPBCWD is working with the City of Eden Prairie and LMRWD to stabilize and enhance the creek.

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Rice Marsh Lake Water Quality Improvement Project

Sep 8, 2021, 2:01 PM

The Rice Marsh Lake Water Quality Improvement Project will construct and install stormwater-management facilities and associated infrastructure to improve and treat stormwater draining to Rice Marsh Lake.

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Middle Riley Creek Stabilization Project

Sep 8, 2021, 2:30 PM

This project will stabilize 970 feet of Riley Creek within the Bearpath Golf and Country Club.

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