This project addresses eight impairments in the North Fork and Lower Crow River, including: 5 dissolved oxygen, 2 turbidity, and 1 bacteria impairment. The project area starts at the Koronis Lake outlet and continues to the confluence of the Mississippi River. The Crow River Organization of Water (CROW) is an active partner in this TMDL. Phase I of the project was completed on August 7, 2008, and additional monitoring took place during Phase II which concluded in 2010. Phase III included the modeling, public meetings and producing the TMDL report.
Map and location
The North Fork Lower Crow River is located in the southern portion of the Upper Mississippi Basin, within the North Fork Crow watershed.
For a map of this impairment, see the Google map below or the Impaired Waters Viewer.
TMDL report and implementation plan
North Fork Crow and Lower Crow Bacteria, Turbidity, and Low Dissolved Oxygen TMDL (wq-iw8-37e);(August 20, 2013)- North Fork Lower Crow River TMDL Project: EPA Approval Letter
Other documents
Meetings and events
North Fork Crow River TMDL meetings (Wright County Court House - Buffalo, Meeting Room 120A)
- 10:00 - 12:00 a.m., Tuesday, Sept 13, 2011
- 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, Sept 14, 2011 (repeat meeting)
- 3:00 – 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011
- 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011 (repeat meeting)
- North Fork Lower Crow TMDL Meeting Agenda
This first set of meetings (Sept. 13 and 14) focused on communicating the results of the TMDL studies, and provides recommendations regarding which best management practices are likely to result in the desired water quality improvements. An additional meeting will be held on September 28, 2011 to solicit public input to aid in the completion of the Implementation Plan.
See the TMDL Meetings, Events and News page for notices of general interest and event-related information on impaired waters/TMDLs.
Information contact
Scott Lucas: 218-316-7834 or scott.lucas@state.mn.us