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Vermillion River Watershed Community Advisory Committee Meeting
Virtual meeting access will be posted here when available.
VRWJPO at Dakota County Fix-It Clinic – Apple Valley
Stop by our table and learn about your watershed while you get items fixed or mended for free by Dakota County volunteers. Reusing items means you’re keeping them out of the river!
Canceled – Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board Meeting
This meeting has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items.
Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board Meeting
Virtual meeting access will be posted here when available.
Free Nitrate Testing for Private Well Water
Bring private well water samples in a clean container to get your water tested for nitrates. Get your questions answered by well and groundwater experts from Dakota County Environmental Resources. Water-themed coloring pages and activities will be provided for children. All are welcome.
Canceled – Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board Meeting
This meeting has been canceled due to a lack of pertinent agenda items.
Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board Meeting
Virtual meeting access will be posted here when available.
TCTU Habitat Day – Buckthorn Cutting at South Branch Vermillion River AMA
Under the expert eye of Mark Nemeth of the Minnesota DNR, Twin Cities Trout Unlimited (TCTU) will cut invasive buckthorn and other species and treat stumps to prevent regrowth. TCTU needs 20 volunteers for this event.
The Plan
- Meet at the start time at the parking lot of the South Branch Vermillion River Aquatic Management Area (AMA).
- Sign waivers, drink some coffee and then get to work cutting, treating stumps and stacking brush!
What You Should Bring
- Chest waders (in water work) or be prepared to wet wade
- Long sleeve shirt
- Sunblock
- Heavy work gloves
- Drinking water!
What the DNR & TCTU Will Provide
- All equipment
- Bug spray
- LUNCH afterwards
Please check your email the night before and morning of the event in case of cancellation.
Registration will close 24 hours before the event.
