The Sand Hill River is a 101 mile-long tributary of the Red River of the North in northwestern Minnesota, flowing through towns such as Rindale, Fertile, and Climax. Its watershed covers approximately 708,469 acres, with 84% of the land utilized for agriculture. The region is prone to frequent flooding, which impacts both infrastructure and farming activities (pca.state.mn.us) 

It is important that it is kept clean and healthy for everyone in the community. Not only this but it is also a great gift that more people should be using.  Our objectives as stewards of the Sand Hill Watershed district is to make it a cleaner, safer, and easily accessible place for the community to enjoy. Specifically by improving roads accessing the river, keeping boat ramps and surrounding areas well kept, and supporting the favorite activities in our watershed. As a response to our survey question “What type of recreational activities do you have?” We have concluded the local favorites are: kayaking, fishing, and swimming.

Mission Statement:

  Commit to monitoring and enhancing the ecological health of the Sand Hill River through community involvement  and scientific research. 

Primary Concerns:

Address issues such as water quality degradation. Habit loss, erosion, and the impacts of frequent flooding.

Objectives:

1. Aim to improve water quality, restore native habitats, reduce erosion, and implement effective flood management strategies. 

2. Promote recreation in the watershed