News and Announcements

Watershed Plan Update – The Lower Rum River WMO is updating its 10-year watershed management plan.  The plan will guide the WMO’s actions from approximately 2022-2032.  It will include priorities, goals, strategies, and projects. 

There are multiple opportunities to comment on the plan.  Previously, the LRRWMO solicited public and agency comments when planning began in 2019.  Coming up next, a draft plan is anticipated in May 2021 and a 60-day agency and public review period will begin at that time.  The draft plan and directions for commenting will be posted here on the LRRWMO website.  Questions can be directed to plan writer Greg Williams at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 952-832-2945.

New links to keep you posted on the latest with the LRRWMO

 League of Women Voters Meeting Video about Water and the Rum River

The Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization (LRRWMO) is a joint powers special purpose unit of government including the cities of Ramsey, Anoka, and portions of Andover.

The WMO Board is made up of representatives from each of these cities. This organization seeks to protect and improve lakes, rivers, streams, groundwater, and other water resources across municipal boundaries. These goals are pursued through

•  water quality and flow monitoring
•  investigative studies of problems
•  coordinating improvement projects
•  education campaigns
•  a permitting process
•  others at the WMO's discretion

All of the WMO's activities are guided by their Watershed Management Plan.

Resources of particular importance to the LRRWMO include the Rum River, Trott Brook, numerous ditches that drain to the Rum River, Round Lake, Lake Itasca, and numerous wetlands. The Mississippi River is also notable, as it borders the southern edge of the WMO's jurisdictional area. Because little of the land area in the LRRWMO drains directly to the Mississippi, but rather to the Rum River, the Mississippi receives protection from the WMO primarily through management of the Rum.

Most projects that may directly or indirectly affect water resources are required to have a permit from the LRRWMO. If you are considering a construction project or projects in or around wetlands, streams, rivers, or lakes, you should further research permit requirements on this website, or contact a LRRWMO representative: 763-767-5131, 2015 First Avenue, Anoka, MN 55303

Meetings: 3rd Thursday 8:00am at the Anoka City Hall

Administrative Support:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.Time Saver Off Site Secretarial, Inc 2015 First Ave., Anoka, MN 55303, 612-251-8999