The health of Lake of the Woods also matters to our U.S. neighbours who share this important natural resource. The State of Minnesota, through the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), and the US EPA, under authorities in the Federal Clean Water Act, are also developing a plan for the lake's restoration including setting reduction targets for U.S. sources of phosphorus.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s draft Lake of the Woods Nutrient TMDL study will be on public notice from February 22, 2021 through March 24, 2021. The TMDL study is available on the MPCA’s website or can be found by searching online for “Lake of the Woods TMDL”.
Submit comments to or request information from Cary Hernandez at email:
Two virtual public information meetings will be held via Webex on March 4 from 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m CST. Information meeting attendees will need to register to obtain a link to the meeting(s). Follow the links below to register for the meetings:
- 1-3 p.m. CST meeting
If using a desktop or laptop computer - Click here to register/join the meeting - 6-8 p.m. CST meeting
If using a desktop or laptop computer - Click here to register/join the meeting
You can also visit the Lake of the Woods TMDL web page for more information and other options for joining a meeting. The TMDL web page and also be found by searching online for “Lake of the Woods TMDL.”