Elk River Float Trips!

Sherburne SWCD is excited to host a series of float trips in early June on the Elk River!  The goal of the float trips is to learn more about our river system by learning about fun native plants and animals, searching for any non-native plants and animals, keeping an eye out for river conservation concerns, and documenting any navigation hazards along the way.  If you or someone you know has an interest in connecting with the Elk River please feel free to join us!

Key details to note:

• Participants will need to register on the website below and be able to transport themselves and a river-worthy canoe or kayak to the starting location the day of the event. 
• The SWCD will be working with Clear Waters Outfitting for transportation from our end point back to the starting location.  If there is a need for canoe or kayak rental, we encourage you to contact Clear Waters Outfitting directly.  Otherwise there is no cost for participation. 
• Participants should be prepared to bring any necessary personal items including weather appropriate clothing, sunscreen, bug spray, life jackets, snacks, water, etc. 
• Sherburne SWCD staff will have basic first aid kits on board our watercraft. 
• Each participant will be required to sign a liability waiver the day of the event. 
• As the situation with the COVID-19 pandemic develops, we will be encouraging folks to follow the state and county health department guidance that is available at the time of our events. 
• Participants who sign up on our website will be contacted with more detailed instructions the week prior to the events. 
• All float trips are dependent upon weather and river conditions and may be subject to change with little notice.

For more information and to register, visit https://www.sherburneswcd.org/swcd-events.html#/

Feel free to contact Dan Cibulka (At Sherburne Soil and Water) with any questions you might have.

Due to Covid-19 rules events in general  can change quickly. Please check for cancelations before traveling to events and meetings. 

Clear Lake Township Meeting's

The new meeting location is now at the Clear Lake City Hall (sold the old town hall last year and currently building a new town hall). Also, due to the COVID-19, they are holding our monthly board meeting via teleconferencing until further notice.