Washington, D.C. – February 29, 2016 – (RealEstateRama) — The public is invited to attend the first meeting of the Little Rock Creek Sustainable Groundwater Use Planning Project Advisory Team, Wednesday, March 2 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Rice City Hall.
Groundwater use in the Little Rock Creek area has been increasing at a faster rate than across the rest of the state. The risk of overuse and contamination grows along with increased groundwater use. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is working with the Project Advisory Team and area residents to ensure that the important functions of groundwater are sustained into the future.
The area under discussion extends from the north end of Little Rock Lake in Benton County to the Skunk River in Morrison County. With the help of the Project Advisory Team, the DNR is developing a plan to ensure that groundwater use will not harm water quality, negatively impact rivers, lakes and wetlands, or deplete aquifers beyond the reach of domestic and municipal wells.
Groundwater provides drinking water for families, water for crops and livestock and a wide range of industrial uses. More than 100 people attended a public meeting in January. People expressed concern over drinking water quality, water supply for irrigation and livestock, permit requirements, and water quality in nearby lakes and streams.
More details on the Little Rock Creek area and the project can be found on the project page.
