During a recent appearance on KRJB’s Kaleidoscope program, Wild Rice Watershed District Administrator Tara Jensen said you should call their office if you see a maintenance issue or if you see beavers causing a problem with a watershed district project. The Wild Rice Watershed District’s phone number is 218-784-5501. And a reminder: the Watershed District’s…
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NORMAN COUNTY, MN—The US Army Corps of Engineers recently inspected the community levees in Perley and Hendrum. Wild Rice Watershed District Administrator Tara Jensen tells us more. Tara Jensen was a guest on Monday’s KRJB Kaleidoscope program, which airs weekday mornings at 9 on 106.5 FM KRJB.
The Wild Rice Watershed is currently looking to utilize funding for a bank stabilization project along the Wild Rice River. Tera Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed District tells us more. Jensen says the district is also looking to do a ditch project later this fall. Jensen was a guest on the Kaleidoscope program, which…
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DETROIT LAKES, MN—Dozens of people involved with watershed districts in Minnesota were in Detroit Lakes Tuesday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Red River Watershed Management Board. Jan Voit of Minnesota Watersheds talks about her organization. Tara Jensen with the Wild Rice Watershed District says the group will be touring the area on Wednesday.…
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In late 2024, it was announced that the Ada Borup West School would be partnering with the Wild Rice Watershed District, with the hope to bring a school forest program to the Ada Borup West School District. However, since then progress on establishing has been slow. During her latest appearance on the KRJB Kaleidoscope, Tara…
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If you’re a landowner interested in enrolling or re-enrolling in the CRP Program, local soil and water districts located within the Wild Rice Watershed District have additional funding available to you. Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed District explains. Jensen also reminds landowners to get their permits in as soon as possible if they’re…
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Northwest Minnesota has many different opportunities to deer hunt on thousands of acres of public lands. Despite this Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed says they unfortunately do have some issues of trespassing, and she reminds residents that these lands are not open to public use, without permission. People with questions can contact the…
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It’s been almost a year since the Ada Borup West School and Wild Rice Watershed District announced plans to kickstart a school forest program. Since then progress has been slow, but the Wild Rice Watershed recently took a step forward in the project becoming a reality. Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed District tells…
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The Wild Rice Watershed District will be holding their annual Budget and Levy Meeting on Wednesday morning. Tara Jensen of the Wild River Watershed District says all are invited to attend, and have their opinions heard. Again that’s Wednesday morning at 9:30 AM at the Wild Rice Watershed District office in Ada.
The Perley Grade Raises have been a major talking point in Norman County over the last couple years, and the project recently hit a major milestone in its completion. Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed District tells us more. Jensen also tells us what’s next for the project, as well as the project’s deadline. …
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