BIG SANDY AREA LAKES WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROJECT (BSALWMP)
BSALWMP’s main purpose is to reduce phosphorous and suspended solids in 49 lakes and 5 rivers in the 413 square mile watershed that drains to the Mississippi River. Programs include information, education, technical assistance, citizen water quality monitoring, shore land revegetation and protection, conservation easements and improved agricultural practices.
Best management practices are encouraged:
Information and education is also an important activity:
Compliance with state and local regulations are reviewed:
Technical and Financial assistance is available for revegetation of shorelines with native trees, shrubs, and/or flowering plants. For more information or assistance, call Aitkin County SWCD at 218-927-6565.
Barb Dahl is the current Chair of the watershed. Watershed meetings are usually held the second Wednesday of the month. The location varies so call 218-927-6565 for times and place.
BSALWMP’s main purpose is to reduce phosphorous and suspended solids in 49 lakes and 5 rivers in the 413 square mile watershed that drains to the Mississippi River. Programs include information, education, technical assistance, citizen water quality monitoring, shore land revegetation and protection, conservation easements and improved agricultural practices.
Best management practices are encouraged:
- Shore land revegetation
- Lakeshore protection – erosion & runoff control
- Rain Gardens and rain barrels
- Forest Stewardship Plans
- Conservation Easements
Information and education is also an important activity:
- Watershed wide newsletters
- Lakeshore Homeowners Guide
- Big Sandy Water Institute
- Lake association newsletters
- Participation in information fairs
- Small neighborhood meetings
Compliance with state and local regulations are reviewed:
- Aitkin County permits
- Comprehensive Plans
Technical and Financial assistance is available for revegetation of shorelines with native trees, shrubs, and/or flowering plants. For more information or assistance, call Aitkin County SWCD at 218-927-6565.
Barb Dahl is the current Chair of the watershed. Watershed meetings are usually held the second Wednesday of the month. The location varies so call 218-927-6565 for times and place.
