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Celebrate Comfort Lake’s Great Water Quality Achievement!
After 24 years on the state’s impaired waters list due to excess nutrients, Comfort Lake is now slated for delisting — a major milestone for the community and the lake…
Read MoreBone Lake South Nature Area Fencing Project Begins
The Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District will be replacing and upgrading the perimeter fence at the recently acquired Bone Lake South Nature Area. Funding for the project is being provided…
Read MorePFAS Workshop Follow-Up
A big shout out and thanks to everyone that attended Watershed Connections – Addressing PFAS Pollution in MN on February 9th. If you missed it, or want to view the…
Read MoreBuckthorn Removal and Replacement Workshop Follow-up
A big shout out and thank you to everybody that came out for the Buckthorn Removal and Replacement Workshop at Hardwood Creek Library on October 27th. Also, a big thanks…
Read MoreGreening the Big Box
Greening the Big Box Project Description & Outcomes This project involved multiple components including an iron enhanced sand filter, tree trenches, and a raingarden/drainage swale. The project was completed in…
Read MoreBixby Park Water Quality Project
Bixby Park Water Quality Project Project Description & Outcomes This project restored a ditched wetland that receives stormwater runoff from the City of Forest Lake and treats water before flowing…
Read MoreHilo Lane Stormwater Retrofit
Hilo Lane Stormwater Retrofit Project Description & Outcomes This iron enhanced sand filter project filters runoff from a 14-acre developed residential area, resulting in improved water quality in Forest Lake.…
Read MoreForest Lake Wetland Treatment Basin
Forest Lake Wetland Treatment Basin Project Description & Outcomes This project restored a degraded wetland adjacent to Forest Lake’s east basin (“3rd Lake”) and is also referred to as the…
Read MoreCheck out our Annual Report and updates!
Each year, we create an Annual Report highlighting the various projects and programs that we work on throughout the previous year. For more information, or to view the Annual Report…
Read MoreAlum Treatment Workshop Materials
Below is the PowerPoint Presentation from the March 31, 2025 Alum Treatment Impacts on Forest Lake Informational Workshop that was held at the Forest Lake Senior Center. Feel free to…
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