Current River Levels
Current Conditions
Sand Hill River near Climax, Minnesota (Source: USGS and NWS)
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District Ditches:
- Sand Hill Ditch
- Liberty Onstad
- Project #5 (Ditch 17-2)
- Beltrami Flood Control
- Project #12 (CD 98 & 148)
- Reis Scandia
- Project #17
- Ditch #9
- Ditch #119
- Ditch #80
- Project #20
- Project #24
- Ditch # 55
Pumping Projects
Welcome!
Located in the center of the Red River Watershed in Northwest Minnesota, the Sand Hill River Watershed is one of the 10 major watershed in the Red River Basin.
As you navigate our website, you will find valuable resources such as our monthly minutes, riverwatch data, project team agendas or just simply download a ditching permit. This website has been carefully organized to suit your needs; the information you are searching for can be easily found using the menu bar located above.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
The Sand Hill River Watershed District board of Managers will meet at 8 AM, on November 6, 2025 for their regular business meeting at the district office - 219 North Mill Street - Fertile, MN.
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Project
The SHRWD board of managers has one active project team called the Sand Hill River Restoration Project Team. This team meets regularily and is tasked with developing solutions that reduce flood damages and loss of private propert and address public safety concerns. The project team is also explolring opportunites to improve resource conditions for water quality, recreation and riparian habitat. Click here for all information related to the project team.
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Celebrating 50 years!
Proudly commemorating its 50th anniversary, the Sand Hill River Watershed District (SHRWD) stands as an exemplary model of stewardship, community engagement, and forward-thinking water management in Minnesota. For half a century, the SHRWD has redefined what it means to protect and enhance our water resources, consistently setting the bar for watershed districts statewide.
Check back for details on an Open House celebrating five decades of water management. An open house with an official induction of the district's accessible space for the public is being planned!
Drainage Permits:
Highlights:
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Click here to learn more about the One Watershed One Plan efforts! 
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Popular Projects of Interest 
