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    • About Us
      • About
      • Board of Directors
      • Joint Power Members
      • Legislators
      • Year In Review
    • Contact Us
    • Minutes
    • Grants
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      • Lake Redwood Reclamation
      • Redwood-Time Lapse Videos
      • Monitoring
      • Cottonwood River
      • Redwood River
      • Discovery Farms
      • Cottonwood WRAPS
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      • Pell Creek Grant
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507-532-1325 Email: joy.bruns@rcrca.com

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • About
    • Board of Directors
    • Joint Power Members
    • Legislators
    • Year In Review
  • Contact Us
  • Minutes
  • Grants
    • Grants
    • Lake Redwood Reclamation
    • Redwood-Time Lapse Videos
    • Monitoring
    • Cottonwood River
    • Redwood River
    • Discovery Farms
    • Cottonwood WRAPS
    • Redwood WRAPS
    • Plum Creek Grant
    • Pell Creek Grant
  • Reporting
  • Outreach
Redwood-Cottonwood Rivers Control Area logo
Picture of Michael B dredge on Lake Redwood with a rainbow.

Lake Redwood Reclamation Project 2020-2022


More information under Grants - Lake Redwood Reclamation

Michael B. Dredge leaving - first private boat on the lake

The Michael B. dredge being removed from Lake Redwood, the dredging is complete October 24, 2022.

The Michael B. dredge being removed from Lake Redwood, the dredging is complete October 24, 2022.

First boat on the lake within 3 hours of opening the lake!

First boat on the lake within 3 hours of opening the lake!

Lake Redwood - Young Fisherman - October 2022 - Ice Fishing begAn December 2022

Young fisherman fishing on Lake Redwood when Lake Redwood was opened up.

Young fisherman fishing on Lake Redwood when Lake Redwood was opened up.

First walleye caught in Lake Redwood by a young fisherman! The Reclamation Project is a success!

First walleye caught in Lake Redwood by a young fisherman! The Reclamation Project is a success!

December 2022 - Twelve Fisherman were trying their luck on the ice.

December 2022 - Twelve Fisherman were trying their luck on the ice.

IN appreciation of years of service:

RCRCA 28 Years of Service

Lincoln SWCD 38 Years of Service

Lincoln SWCD 38 Years of Service

Glen Sorensen has served on the Redwood-Cottonwood Rivers Control Area as a board member for 28 years.  As a thank you we presented with a personalized money clip.

Pictured: Kerry Netzke, Glen Sorensen and Joy Bruns.

Lincoln SWCD 38 Years of Service

Lincoln SWCD 38 Years of Service

Lincoln SWCD 38 Years of Service

Glen Sorensen has served 38 years as a supervisor for the Lincoln SWCD.  As a thank you he was presented with a framed wildlife print.

Pictured: Sam Schardin, Glen Sorensen and Austin Devlaeminck.

RCRCA MISSION

The Redwood-Cottonwood Rivers Control Area (RCRCA) is an eight county non-regulatory joint powers organization which was established in 1983.  RCRCA works to enhance and protect the Redwood and Cottonwood Rivers by making land use changes that improve water quality. 


Its purpose is to develop and implement plans for the Redwood and Cottonwood watersheds to: 

       protect property, streams and lakes from sedimentation and pollution;     

       maintain and improve the quality of water in streams, lakes and ground water;     

       protect property from flood damages;     

       control erosion of land; and    

       improve recreational and wildlife opportunities.  


These points are summarized in our mission statement: RCRCA, in cooperation with partner groups and landowners, works to improve water quality, reduce erosion, and enhance recreational opportunities by providing education, outreach, monitoring and technical assistance within the watershed boundaries.  


Members include the counties and soil and water conservation districts of Brown, Cottonwood, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Pipestone, Redwood, and Yellow Medicine.  It is governed by a sixteen member Board of Director's that meet monthly.  RCRCA is a recognized leader in watershed management, working with local, state and federal agencies, as well as private foundations to distribute information, and to finance and carry out programs of benefit to the two watersheds.

Map of the Redwood River Watershed and the Cottonwood River Watershed.

Upcoming Events

Meeting Schedule

Canoe & Kayak Rental

Canoe & Kayak Rental

Picture of Michael B dredge on Lake Redwood flying the United States Flag. - Photo credit: JF Brenna

Joint Area II/RCRCA Meetings are the first Thursday of the month alternating between Marshall & Redwood Falls. 

April 6, 2023 - Board Meeting - Thursday 9:00 AM    

     Redwood County Learning Center - Hybrid Meeting




May 4, 2023 - Board Meeting - Thursday 9:00 AM     

Lyon County Government Center - Hybrid Meeting



June 1, 2023 - Board Meeting - Thursday 9:00 AM

 Redwood County Learning Center - Hybrid Meeting        




 

Meeting Locations:

Lyon County Commissioner's Room - Lyon County Courthouse, 607 W. Main, Marshall, MN 56258

Redwood Government Center - Learning Center, 501 S. Mill Street, Redwood Falls, MN 56283


Office Hours: 

Monday-Friday 8:00 to 4:30

Canoe & Kayak Rental

Canoe & Kayak Rental

Canoe & Kayak Rental

Picture of RCRCA canoes available to rent.

 

RCRCA has four canoes and three kayaks that are available for rent to explore the Redwood and Cottonwood watersheds. 

Rental Fees:

     Canoes - $10 per day - 2 paddles and 2 life jackets are included.

     Kayaks - $5 per day - paddle and life jacket is included.

     Deposit of $50 per canoe or kayak rented. Deposit is refunded when the canoe or kayak is returned in good condition.

Please call our office in advance to check availability and make arrangements to pick them up. 

Phone: 507-532-1325 office.

RCRCA - Canoe/Kayak Rental Agreement below


Check out Outreach Page for our Annual Canoe Trips, normally the 3rd week of June.

river and weather conditions information links

Redwood River Gaging Station

Cottonwood River Gaging Station

National Weather Conditions

Precipitation

Canoe - Kayak Rental form & 2023 Canoe Trip info coming sooN

Canoe-Kayak-Rental-Agreement (pdf)

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Ice out Videos taken by our staff - Shawn Wohnoutka

Redwood River Ice Out 03/23/19 - turn up the volume.

Cottonwood River at Leavenworth - Ice out - 03/20/19 - turn up the volume.

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