THE LATEST NEWS
Removal of Sediment Delta in Crystal Lake
County Ditch 56 drains a large agricultural area south of Lake Crystal. The mouth of the ditch is just north of the bridge on Humphrey Street. Over time, top soil and sand carried by the “creek” created a large delta in the lake. In November of 2023 the silt removal was begun. ISG oversaw the project, providing a
Preparing for Lawns to Legumes 2023
Crystal Waters Project is gearing up for year two of the Crystal Lake Watershed Pollinator Project. Last year the group was awarded a Lawns to Legumes grant funded by the Environment and Natural Resources Fund and administered by the Board of Water and Soil Resources. This program provides financial incentives for landowners that plant pollinator-friendly species in rain
Current and Future Activites
Crystal Waters Project is an action-based organization. The links below will connect you to descriptions of upcoming and ongoing activities and events.
Past
Activities
While there is still an immense amount of work that needs to be done, many steps have already been taken to improve water quality in the watershed. The links below will connect you to descriptions of some of CWP’s past activities and projects.
About
Crystal
Waters
Project
The mission of the Crystal Waters Project is to improve water quality in the Crystal Lake Watershed through education, collaboration and action. The organization was founded in 2012.
Informative
Links
Education is one of the components of the Crystal Waters Project’s mission statement. Below are links that connect to a variety of water quality issues.