In 2017, the Root River Watershed One Watershed, One Plan (RR 1W1P) was finalized and adopted throughout the Root River Watershed, and is used on a local level as the Local Water Management Plan.  You can find more information about the RR 1W1P here.

The purpose of the local water management plan is to protect the water resources in the county from point and non-point sources of pollution.  Coordination of these protection efforts between the various local, state, and federal agencies and organizations reduces duplication and eliminates gaps in implementation strategies aimed at a common goal of water protection.

If you have any questions regarding the plan, please contact Nikki Wheeler at 507-887-0240, or nikki.wheeler@fillmoreswcd.org.

Fillmore SWCD District Programs

Soil Health

The continued capacity of soil to function as a vital living ecosystem that sustains plants, animals, and humans.

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Local Water Management Plan

The Local Water Management Plan was developed to coordinate water resource protection efforts between various local, state and federal agencies.

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Ag Best Management Plan (AgBMP)

The Agriculture Best Management Practices (AgBMP) Loan Program is a water quality program that provides low-interest (3%) loans to farmers, rural landowners, and agriculture supply businesses.

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Well Sealing

Fillmore SWCD can help take the burden off of sealing unused wells by assisting financially.

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Buffers

Buffers help filter out phosphorus, nitrogen, and sediment,
and are an important conservation practice for helping keep water clean.

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