Rum River

Overview

The purpose of the RIM Critical Shorelines program is to protect riparian areas along the Mainstem of the Mississippi and major tributaries upstream of the Twin Cities to help preserve water quality and source water for communities that draw their drinking water from the Mississippi River. Additional benefits include wildlife habitat, carbon sequestration, and scenic beauty preservation. This program is available in all or parts of the following counties: Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Benton, Cass, Chisago, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Ottertail, Hubbard, Isanti Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Sherburne, Todd and Wadena.

Program Details

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be at least 20 acres
  • Must be riparian
  • Must be in the Crow Wing River, Mississippi River – Brainerd, Pine River or Rum River watersheds

Easement Application Materials

Training Materials

RIM Critical Shorelands Eligibility Map
Clean Water Land & Legacy logo

 

Contact

Bill Penning
Easement Programs Coordinator