Wetlands
Did you know that it’s estimated that only half of our original wetlands in Minnesota remain?
Wetlands in Minnesota are incredibly diverse and play an important part in flood mitigation, water quality, erosion control, wildlife habitat, and recreation opportunities. Because of this, Minnesota passed into law the Wetlands Conservation Act (WCA) in 1991 for the purpose of achieving no net loss of quantity, quality, and biological diversity of existing wetlands.
The regulatory provisions of WCA are administered by local government units (LGUs) with oversight by the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR). The Wadena SWCD is considered the LGU for Wadena County except within city jurisdictions. If you plan on conducting work on your property, it’s best to check with our office whose staff is trained in wetland identification (hydrology, hydrophilic plants, hydric soils) and is knowledgeable with WCA rules, before the work begins.
Wetland Resources:
Board of Soil and Water Resources: Wetlands Regulation in Minnesota | MN Board of Water, Soil Resources
Minnesota Department of Resources: Wetlands | Minnesota DNR
