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TMDL Project: Chippewa River - Turbidity
Background
Seven reaches impaired for turbidity in the Chippewa River Watershed are addressed in this TMDL. These reaches are found throughout the watershed, ranging in size. This TMDL Assessment Report will be completed by The Chippewa River Watershed Project along with the Implementation Plan. A draft TMDL is scheduled to be completed in 2010.
Map and location
The Chippewa River is located in the Chippewa River watershed of the Minnesota River basin, originating in northeast Douglas County and flows about 130 miles southwest to Montevideo, where it enters the Minnesota River. The watershed drains a 2,080 square mile basin. The Chippewa River flows through Douglas, Grant, Pope, Stevens, Swift, and Chippewa Counties. Portions of Otter Tail County and Kandiyohi County are included within the watershed.
Map of Chippewa River Watershed and the listed reaches
TMDL report and implementation plan
Other documents
None.
Meetings and events
- Chippewa River Watershed Stakeholder Meeting: Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 1 pm, McKinneys on Southside in Benson, 300 14th St S, Benson, MN 56215. This first stakeholder meeting will cover portions of the turbidity TMDL that have been drafted to date. For more information or to be included on the stakeholder committee, please contact Kylene Olson with the Chippewa River Watershed Project by phone at 320-269-2139 x116 or by email at Kylene.olson@charterinternet.com
- Chippewa River Watershed Quarterly Meeting: Friday, January 16, 2009, 10:30 am - 12 pm, McKinneys on Southside in Benson, 300 14th St S, Benson, MN 56215. This meeting will also be open the members of the public residing in the Chippewa River watershed. The meeting will focus on the current turbidity TMDL and will cover the same topics as the kickoff meeting the night before. For more information, please contact Kylene Olson with the Chippewa River Watershed Project by phone at 320-269-2139 x116 or by email at kylene.olson@rcdnet.net
- Chippewa River Watershed TMDL Kickoff Meeting: Thursday, January 15, 2009, 7 - 9 pm, McKinneys on Southside in Benson, 300 14th St S, Benson, MN 56215. This meeting is open to members of the public residing in the Chippewa River watershed. The meeting will cover background of the TMDL process and plans for completing the current Turbidity TMDL. This will also be an opportunity to get involved in the stakeholder committee to help develop the TMDL report. For more information, please contact Kylene Olson with the Chippewa River Watershed Project by phone at (320) 269-2139 x116 or by email at kylene.olson@rcdnet.net
Public meetings for the Chippewa River Watershed Project are held on a quarterly basis. Dates and times can be found on the Chippewa River Watershed Project webpage.
See the TMDL Meetings, Events and News page for notices of general interest and event-related information on impaired waters/TMDLs.
Links
Information contact
Katherine Pekarek-Scott
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
504 Fairgrounds Road, Suite 200
Marshall, MN 56258
507-476-4267
katherine.pekarek-scott@state.mn.us