Minnesota is armoring its shorelines with rocks, but lakes are paying a price

On lakes across Minnesota, it’s common to see shorelines buffered with boulders, often stretching hundreds of feet across and several feet deep.

These barricades of large rocks, known as riprap, are designed to keep soil from crumbling into the lake due to waves or high water. For many home or cabin owners, riprap also creates a neat, aesthetically pleasing shoreline, a status symbol for up-north lake life. Read More...

Public Hearing Notice:
Pine River Watershed Comprehensive Plan Amendment

BACKUS - Notice is hereby given that the Policy Committee of the Pine River One Watershed One Plan will conduct a public hearing at 2 p.m. on June 17. Read More ...

Lakeshore Lunch and Learn event

CROSBY – The Crow Wing Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) invites lakeshore property owners to attend its upcoming Lakeshore Lunch and Learn event on Saturday, May 17, in Crosby. Read More ...

Crow Wing SWCD requests contact info for lake associations

The Crow Wing Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) invites lake associations in Crow Wing County to help update and maintain accurate contact information. Read More ...

Comments requested on Pine River Watershed amendment

The Crow Wing Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) requests the public to comment on the proposed Pine River Comprehensive Watershed amendment. Read More ...

Order Crow Wing County plat books and maps

The 2025 edition of Crow Wing County’s plat book and wall plat maps are now available for pre-order. Read More ...