A local, non-regulatory joint-powers organization working to enhance and protect both the Redwood and Cottonwood Rivers of southern Minnesota. 

RCRCA Mission:

RCRCA, in cooperation with partner groups and landowners, works to improve water quality, reduce erosion, and enhance recreational opportunities by providing education, outreach, monitoring and technical assistance within the watershed boundaries.

      RCRCA 2005 Annual Report

      "Evolution of Watershed Restoration"
               Redwood River Clean Water Project 
               Final Report 2001

           Lake Benton Executive Summary
          
and links to images

"Fishing the Minnesota River"
 Article on progress in the Minnesota
 River Basin

 

 USGS real-time data for:

 Redwood River

 Cottonwood River

 All Minnesota stations

 MN DNR weekly stream flow maps and tables


It's our
25th 
Anniversary!

1983-2008
 

     Events/Activities:

 

Enhanced Stakeholder - Technical Meeting for the
Redwood & Cottonwood River Fecal TMDL

Wednesday, May 28th
Location - Redwood Area Community Center (RACC)
Time: 10 am to 2 pm

Links to TMDL info


Current Weather
 link to the MN-State Mankato website  

  Current Climate News      

link to the U of M Climatology Working Group

     Programs Available:

 Low Interest Septic System Loans

 Conservation Security Program (CSP)

 Cost Share for BMPs

 Phosphorous Calculator Peer Review

RCRCA Sampling Data:
Cottonwood River
Redwood River

 

Lake Redwood Reclamation Project!


National Weather Service
Link for severe weather

Hot Topics!

  Lake Redwood Environmental Assessment Worksheet

Trouble downloading the full EAW?  Try this page to download specific sections.

  Septic Loan Program
Public Notice

Information about RCRCA monthly Board Meetings

 

 

 

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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

This site was last updated 04/21/2008 by Shawn Wohnoutka