On February 19, 2020, the LMRWD Board of Managers adopted rules to govern soil erosion and sediment control, floodplain and drainage alteration, stormwater management, and development on steep slopes within the boundaries of the District. These new rules came into effect on May 1, 2020 and were adopted to protect the public’s health and welfare as well as the natural resources of the District. They are enforceable under Minnesota Statute.

What rules apply to you?

• RULE A: Administrative and Procedural Requirements
• RULE B: Erosion and Sediment Control
• RULE C: Floodplain and Drainage Alteration
  • Visit FEMA's Flood Hazard Map to determine if Rule C applies to your project
• RULE D: Stormwater Management
• RULE E: Shoreline and Streambank Alteration (reserved)
• RULE F: Steep Slopes
  • Search your project in the map to the right to see if Rule F applies
• RULE G: Water Appropriations (reserved)
• RULE H: Water Crossing (reserved)
• LMRWD Definitions

Contact Us for any permit-related questions at permit@lowermnriverwd.org.

Search for your project

The map below will help answer these questions (map may take a minute to load):

• Is my project in the Lower Minnesota River Watershed District?
• Does Rule F - Steep Slope apply to my project?
• Is my project in a High Value Resource Area (HVRA)?