Historical Flood Elevation Pole on the Lac qui Parle River - West Branch in Dawson

The Lac qui Parle-Yellow Bank Watershed District's Mission is to:
Serve as a partner in water planning and management with the State Agencies, Counties, Cities, & Soil & Water Conservation Districts, and assist with the management of water quality and quantity within the Lac qui Parle-Yellow Bank Watershed boundaries.

The MPCA is seeking citizen lake and stream monitoring volunteers.

This could be an opportunity for you to have an impact on protecting and improving your favorite lake or stream. Click here for links with more information on volunteering and how to sign up.

Del Clark Lake Sediment Retention Basins

Click on the photos below to view a time lapse of sediment retention basins that will filter pollutants prior to reaching the lake and help protect the status of Del Clark as a lake in full support of aquatic recreational use. These projects were completed in June, 2021 with the aid of a Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources Clean Water Fund grant.