Welcome to the Comfort Lake - Forest Lake Watershed District
The Comfort Lake - Forest Lake Watershed District (CLFLWD) encompasses roughly 49 square miles in northern Washington County and southern Chisago County, including the Cities of Chisago City, Forest Lake, Scandia, and Wyoming. The watershed outlets to the northwest to the Sunrise River, which flows northeast through Chisago County before discharging to the St. Croix River.
District News
Volunteer Opportunity: Storm Drain Stenciling
Did you know that the majority of storm drains you see on the street dump directly into our local lakes without any filters or treatment? This means that all the litter, leaves, and dirt we so often see clogging storm drains in the spring and fall end up directly in our lakes!
Join us this spring for your chance to make a difference and keep our waters clean! Volunteers will be working with District staff and local Watershed Stewards to clean off storm drains and raise awareness through stenciling.
Volunteers will receive a free breakfast and t-shirt. All supplies provided.
RSVP: https://goo.gl/forms/cWC0C4NQKqR3gMAU2
You can learn more about last year's event here: http://www.clflwd.org/education.php
FREE Workshop - Turf Talk Double Feature
Back by popular demand!
Grab a friend and join us for a FREE lawn management workshop taught by a local turf expert! This time we'll be offering both 90-minute sessions back-to-back; attend one session, or stick around for both!
Session 1 Topics: Best mowing practices, fertilization guidelines, plant protectants, and optimizing weed control
Session 2 Topics: Taking soil samples, reading soil tests, and picking the right fertilizer mixture.
Food and refreshments provided, along with a FREE GIFT!
Presenter Jack MacKenzie is a former golf course superintendent, Forest Lake resident, and St. Croix Master Watershed Steward. Now, he’s putting 30-years of expertise in turf management to good use, helping other local residents learn how to take care of their lawns without polluting local lakes or groundwater resources.
RSVP: https://goo.gl/forms/WNOXQVOKBUM2NkVf2