RCWD Rules-please refer to the rules adopted 2/13/2008
- Certification of Rules
- General Policy Statement
- Relationship of Rice Creek Watershed District to Municipalities
- Rule A: Definitions
- Rule B: Permit Procedural Requirements
- Rule C: Storm-Water Management Plans
- Rule D: Erosion Control Plans
- Rule E: Floodplain Alteration
- Rule F: Wetland Alteration
- Rule G: Bridge And Culvert Crossings
- Rule H: Shoreland Development
- Rule I: Drainage Systems
- Rule J: Appropriation Of Public Waters
- Rule K: Enforcement
- Rule L: Variances
- Rule M: Comprehensive Wetland Management Plan
- Rule RMP-1: Implementing Anoka County Ditch 53-62 Resource Management Plan
- Appendix
Rule J: Appropriation Of Public Waters
1. Policy.
It is the policy of the Board of Managers to regulate the appropriation of public waters as follows.
2. Regulation.
A permit from the District is required for the appropriation of water from:
- (a) A public water basin or wetland wholly within Hennepin or Ramsey County which is less than 500 acres in surface area.
- (b) A protected watercourse which has a drainage area of less than 50 square miles.
3. Criteria.
A permit applicant for appropriation of public waters as described above must complete and submit to the District an appropriation checklist. The appropriation checklist form may be obtained from the District office.