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
Now Hiring: Watercraft Inspectors
We are seeking multiple Watercraft Inspectors for the 2019 inspection season (May - October). Primary duties will include inspecting watercraft at boat launches for Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS), informing and educating the public on the threats of ecologically harmful AIS, and providing citizens with training and education on how to prevent the transport of AIS. All training provided, no prior inspection experiance required. $15/hr. More Info
Now Hiring: Seasonal Technician
The primary focus of this position will be providing support to District staff with the District’s permitting program. This may include a variety of primary and cross-functional secondary responsibilities including serving as a permit inspector, meeting with contractors at construction sites, and overall tracking of permitting program records. More info
2019 Turf Talks
Back by popular demand! Grab a friend and join us for a FREE lawn management workshop taught by a local turf expert! Topics include: mowing, water use, weed control, plant protectants, soil testing, fertilization, and equipment calibration.
Food and refreshments provided, along with a FREE GIFT!
NEW: State of the Watershed Public Meeting
The CLFLWD will be holding our first annual State of the Watershed Public Meeting on Tuesday, April 30th. Learn more about the District, celebrate the completion of recent projects, and honor this year’s Watershed Champion Award recipients. An optional reception with appetizers and refreshments will start at 5:30p.m.; public meeting runs from 6:00-8:00p.m. The meeting will be held at Mulligan’s Bar and Grill at the Forest Lake Golf Club. RSVP strongly encouraged so RSVP TODAY!