Current River Levels

Current Conditions
Sand Hill River near Climax, Minnesota (Source: USGS and NWS)

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The district posts meetings, conferences and happenings on their web-site. Click here to view our complete calendar of events for notices of public information and events.

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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.

  • UPCOMING MEETINGS

    The Sand Hill River Watershed District board of Managers will meet at 8 AM, on March 5, 2026 for their regular business meeting at the district office - 101 Washington Avenue NW- Fertile, MN. Managers may attend via remote technology.

    Click here to view our complete calendar of events for watershed related activities and of public information for events.

     

     

     

     

  • Project
    Team

    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 and for information about any upcoming meetings.

  • improved and updated!

    Newly Updated! The district's interactive map lets you explore information about public drainage systems, watershed boundaries, arial photos, watershed permits, and much more in an easy, visual way. Using the Layers panel, you can turn different map layers on and off to see assessed areas for public drainage systems, view watershed permit applications, and focus on the information that matters most to you. You can zoom in to specific locations, click on features to see more details, and search for permit applications directly within the map. Whether you’re looking up a specific property or just exploring what’s happening in the watershed, this tool makes the information clear and accessible.Click here!