Chisago County Water Resources

05/19/2026

What’s in your drinking water? To participate in this free water screening clinic, bring water from your home tap (minimum of one cup - 8oz) in a clean, hard plastic or glass container and include the location and date that you collected the sample. We will run a screen test on your water for nitrate and chloride. You can wait for your results or request them via email.

During the clinic, experts will also be on hand to discuss wellhead protection and groundwater concerns, including arsenic, bacteria, pesticides, and Perfluorinated Alkylated Substances (PFAS). Stop by anytime to pick up fact sheets and talk with clinic volunteers. This clinic is free and open to everyone, regardless of what city, county or state they live in.

05/09/2026

Happy Fishing Opener, Chisago County!🎣

Today and every day, remember to remove any plants, mud, and water from your boat, trailer, and equipment when you're done enjoying the water. Don’t forget to also dispose of all unused bait in the trash. Thank you for preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species within our beautiful lakes and rivers!

To learn more on how to prevent the introduction and reduce the spread of AIS, visit https://www.chisagocountymn.gov/306/Aquatic-Invasive-Species or https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/invasives/ais/index.html

Information about aquatic invasive species in Minnesota.

04/29/2026

🚨 CALLING ALL K-12 STUDENT ARTISTS: DON'T MISS THIS! 🚨

Show us why lakes are special by participating in the 2026 ! You could win cash for yourself AND your school! 💰 Digital submissions are due by June 12th.

https://www.nalms.org/lakes-appreciation-month/poster-contest/

04/17/2026

Check out this fun, hands-on volunteer opportunity with the Wild Rivers Conservancy!

We are in need of volunteers who are ready to get their hands dirty in the fight against invasive species.

Next Tuesday we will be our spring Purple Loosetrife rootstock digging. These plants will feed the Galerucella Beetles used in our community science project, the Purple Loosestrife Biocontrol Project.

When: Tuesday, April 21st, 12:00 - 3:00 PM
Where: Linwood Lake Public Access, Wyoming, MN
Ask: Volunteers must be willing to wear waders, walk on uneven surfaces, bend down, and use hand tools to dig.

🖥️ Interested volunteers can sign up on Better Impact by following this link: https://app.betterimpact.com/PublicOrganization/69261316-6db7-4f95-89a1-0f9a53f6bfed/Activity/2da629d4-45ad-455c-afb4-59c98414a142/1

04/15/2026

Check out Comfort Lake Forest Lake Watershed District's upcoming workshop on zebra mussels and mercury accumulations in fish! It's free to attend, but please register ahead of time.

Our friends at the Comfort Lake Forest Lake Watershed District are offering another amazing FREE WORKSHOP!

Topic of discussion: How are zebra mussels affecting mercury buildup in fish? Learn more about this University of Minnesota study - supper included! - by registering with Adam Hjelm at [email protected] or calling 651-395-5850.

04/14/2026

Join us this Thursday at the Wyoming Area Library or online! To register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aquatic-invasive-species-workshop-tickets-1984643479071?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawRLHwhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFpRVBlTWQ2Z2huSFJrVFFJc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpT98fb4Yyp_meA8Xdzw0DuVZRQx6Ql2gb5S7aH0TnbrzEKh9m6jS8IbwXRA_aem_pYFa_LA3Vq1i4wcu308CFQ

Save the date for our upcoming Aquatic Invasive Species Workshop in partnership with Wild Rivers Conservancy! Join us on April 16 from 8:30am-noon at the Chisago County Government Center or online.

Topics will include:
- Outreach strategies for lake associations
- Zebra mussels, now what?
- Starry stonewort research
More information to come soon!

This event is free, but please RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aquatic-invasive-species-workshop-tickets-1984643479071?aff=oddtdtcreator

03/19/2026

Save the date for our upcoming Aquatic Invasive Species Workshop in partnership with Wild Rivers Conservancy! Join us on April 16 from 8:30am-noon at the Chisago County Government Center or online.

Topics will include:
- Outreach strategies for lake associations
- Zebra mussels, now what?
- Starry stonewort research
More information to come soon!

This event is free, but please RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aquatic-invasive-species-workshop-tickets-1984643479071?aff=oddtdtcreator

03/05/2026

Employment Opportunities with the CLFLWD:

Watercraft Inspector (Level 1)
The Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District (CLFLWD) is now accepting applications for watercraft inspectors for the 2026 season (May-October). We are looking for friendly, energetic people to educate boaters and inspect their water equipment for aquatic invasive species (AIS). Watercraft inspectors play a crucial role in preventing the spread of invasive species that damage lake and river ecosystems and pose serious risks to the economy, recreation, and public health.

Inspectors will make $16.50 an hour while working a minimum of 16 hours per week primarily on weekends (Friday-Sunday) with occasional weekday shifts. Additional compensation includes time-and-a-half pay for holiday work, raises for returning inspectors, and season-end bonuses available to all inspectors. Inspectors will work outdoors at Comfort, Bone, and Forest Lakes. They will be able to educate the public about the threats of AIS and meet people that love lakes as much as they do! All necessary training is provided, so no prior inspection or AIS experience is required.

For more information, visit: https://clflwd.org/employment/

03/02/2026

Chisago County Water Resources is hiring seasonal Watercraft Inspectors!

Want to spend your summer outside by the lake, educating others about aquatic invasive species? Come join our team as a Level 1 or Level 2 Watercraft Inspector. Applicants must be 18 or older to be considered for an interview. Starting pay for Level 1 is $16.50/hr and for Level 2 is $19/hr. The first round of candidate reviews will be on March 20.

To learn more or to apply, visit:
https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/MIN1013MCMP/JobBoard/468c31b8-4f84-46be-8c8e-66943e20c93f/?q=&o=postedDateDesc&w=&wc=&we=&wpst=