About SRWMO
The SRWMO is a joint powers special purpose unit of government composed of member cities collaborating to manage water resources. This arrangement is based upon the recognition that water-related issues and management rarely stop at municipal boundaries. The SRWMO's boundaries are defined by the West Branch of the Sunrise River's watershed to the west and south. To the north and east the boundaries are defined by the Anoka County boundary. It does not extend into other counties because watershed organizations are only required by law within metropolitan counties.
The SRWMO is involved in many aspects of water management including planning and regulation, water quality, flooding, shoreland management, recreation, wildlife, and erosion control. The WMO has a state-approved watershed management plan which outlines their policies and plan of work. Cities' and townships' local water management plans must be consistent with the WMO's plan. The SRWMO Board does not have employees. Instead, it works through cooperative efforts of the member cities and townships or contracts with the Anoka Conservation District or other consultants. Business is conducted at quarterly meetings.
SRWMO Phone: 763-434-9569 or call the Board member who represents your city
WMO Mailing Address: East Bethel City Hall,
2241 - 221st Avenue, Cedar, MN 55011
Meeting Schedule: 1st Thursday
of the month, four times per year 7:00 p.m. at the East Bethel City Hall.
Additional Meetings may be added and listed
below.
2008 Meeting Dates:
February 7
May 1
August 7
October 2
November 6
SRWMO Watershed Management Plan:
Appendix B- SRMWO Legal Description
Appendix C- Wetland
Definition and Values
Appendix D- Suggested Criteria
Appendix E- Regulatory Structure
