Information/Education

Information/Education

The RCRCA educational program activities are intended to raise the level of public awareness and provide the most current information to all watershed residents. Through the use of various educational components, farmers and the general public will be able to learn about the watershed project and how they can participate in reducing erosion and non-point source pollution on their lands. Information includes continuing newsletters, updating written material, public meetings and events, as well as providing educational information developed for specific audiences and programs.

The following are some examples of educational accomplishments for the Redwood River Clean Water Project:

	Development of an informational brochure about Holistic Resource Management (HRM)
	Co-sponsored Holistic Resource Management seminars
	Design, survey and analysis of attitude survey among watershed residents
	Information folder developed
	Radio interviews have been done on local and regional stations
	Displays set up at local and regional events
	Public meetings held
	Open House
	General newsletter
	Co-sponsored storm drain stenciling projects
	Water quality brochures distributed

	EnviroScape watershed model presentations
	Presentations to various groups – CURE, church groups, Kiwanis, etc.

	Presentations at township meetings
	Informal breakfast/lunch meetings to talk with and thank those who are participating with the watershed project
	Public television series appearance
	Developed slide presentation
	Developed and distributed newsletters for the priority sub-watersheds

	RCRCA Annual Reports
	Conducted meeting for Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisors and staff
	Began work on an informational kiosk for Camden State Park
	Installed Redwood River signs in Camden State Park
	Two newspaper inserts printed and distributed
	Children’s poem developed with sixth grade students and used on a bookmark
	Adult bookmarks developed and distributed
	Joint workshop with Ciba-Geigy
	Annual meetings for partners and interested citizens
	Minnesota Association for Environmental Education
	Lamberton Field Days – spring and fall
	Facilitated Project WET workshop
	Design and produce best management booklet
	"Coffee on the Project"
	Kiosk completion and dedication at Camden State Park
	Canoe Trips
	Environmental Fair Presenter
	Envirothon Presenter
	RCRCA News published and distributed
	Implemented with partners River Friendly Farmer program
	Board of Directors workshop
	Minnesota River assistance: summer conference co-chair scenic byway research recreation guidance document
	Evolution of Watershed Restoration - project final report

Carp Fishing Tournament at Lake Redwood.
Approximately 50 people participated.

Redwood-Cottonwood Rivers Control Area (RCRCA)
1241 East Bridge Street
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
Phone: 507-637-2142, ext. 4
Fax: 507-637-2134
E-mail: rcrca2day@yahoo. com