Greetings
Originating in Lake Osakis near Osakis, MN, the Sauk River flows
approximately 100
miles before entering into the Mississippi River near
the town of Sauk Rapids, MN. This scenic river is severely threatened by discharges and runoff from
sources such as septic systems, stormwater, feedlots and
agricultural fields. Much needs to be done to protect
the river and to restore it to its original beauty.
The Friends of the Sauk River is a non profit organization
whose mission is to improve, protect, and enjoy the
natural resources of the Sauk River Watershed.
The Friends of the Sauk River
are involved in: organizing and participating in river celebrations, river cleanup
days, monitoring programs, and many more activities.
If you are interested in joining our organization please
contact us by
email
or join our
discussion list.
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Earth
Day Clean-up and
Sauk
Ness Monster Hunt
The Friends of Sauk
River’s annual Sauk River Earth Day
Clean-up and Sauk Ness Monster Hunt will
begin at 8:30 am on May 1st
at River’s Edge Park. The park is
located along the Sauk River between 3rd
Street North and 10th Avenue
North in Waite Park. A rain date is
scheduled for Saturday, May 8.
Food and beverages will
be served to volunteers following the
clean-up, which ends around noon. Free
t-shirts to volunteers while supplies
last. Prizes will be given to those who
spot the elusive but charming Sauk Ness
Monster.
Volunteers are asked to
wear sturdy footwear and to bring a pair
of work gloves. Volunteers under the age
of 18 must have release co-signed by
their parents or guardians.
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Sauk River Watershed Map
