Watershed Rules
Rules
The Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District (District) adopts these Rules and Regulations as required by Minnesota Statute 103D.341 to accomplish the purposes in Chapter 103D, implement the powers of the managers, and the policies of the District as contained in the District Watershed Management Plan (Plan).
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Common Rule Applicability Review Guidance Document.
The document serves a resource to conduct a quick review of common watershed rules related to Single-Family Residential lots or Developments. Click the button below to access.
Rule 2.0 Stormwater Management
Rule 3.0 Erosion & Sediment Control
Rule 4.0 Buffers (Lake, Stream, & Wetland)
Rule 5.0 Shoreline and Streambank Alterations
Rule 6.0 Watercourse & Basin Crossings
Rule 7.0 Floodplain & Drainage Alterations
Appendix 0.1 Groundwater-Dependent Natural Resource Types
Multiple Jurisdictions
The Carnelian Marine St. Croix Watershed District coordinates permit application reviews with federal, state and local jurisdictions based on the scope and location of each specific proposed project.
Common regulatory partners within CMSCWD:
National Park Service (NPS)
Wetland Conservation Act (WCA)
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MDNR)
Washington County
Cities/TWP: Scandia, Marine on St. Croix, Hugo, Stillwater, May