Wetlands and Water Rules
Stearns County administers a number of programs, rules and regulations on behalf of the State of Minnesota.
Such programs, rules and regulations include the Wetland Conservation Act and the Shoreland Program.
State rules and regulations for these programs and others can be found at the Minnesota Statues, Rules and Session Laws web site at
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/pubs/
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The Wetland Conservation Act is a complex law that regulates the filling, draining and excavation of wetlands. View the brochures below that describe the provisions of the Wetland Conservation Act.
Brochure #1 Purchasing and Developing Land
Brochure #2 What's Regulated & Who Regulates
Brochure #3 Exemptions
Brochure #4 Wetland Impact Avoidance & Minimization
Brochure #5 Wetland Replacement and Appeals
Brochure #6 Wetland Banking
Brochure #7 Ditch Maintenance, Pond Excavation & Mining
Brochure #8 Violations & Enforcement
Other Resources
Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources - Wetland Conservation
www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/arule/8420/
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Shoreland and Floodplain Management
www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/arule/6120/
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Water Quality Discharge Standards
www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/arule/7050/
Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources - Comprehensive Local Water Planning
www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/arule/9300/