Community advisory boards and committees

Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed Board

This board carries out conservation of natural resources through land use, flood control and other needs based upon sound scientific principles for the protection of the public health and welfare and the provident use of natural resources.

It provides for the management of the water and related land resources within the area tributary to Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek.

Members of the public and local officials can be appointed to serve on this board.

Openings

There are no current openings.

Application

Application details available on Community advisory boards and committees overview.

Structure

There are 5 members.

Four appointed by the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners
One appointed by Carver County Board of Commissioners

Eligibility

At-large

Must be a resident of the district.
- The district includes Bloomington, Chanhassen, Deephaven, Eden Prairie and Minnetonka.
May not be a public officer of the county, state or federal government.

It's helpful to have members who have a background in water conservation, development, law, engineering, environment, administration, etc.

Term

Three years.

Responsibilities

Devote an average of 16 hours per month.
Prepare and implement a Plan for the management of the water and related land resources of the district.
Review and approve submitted project plans of private developers, the state, counties and cities.
Issue permits to protect the water and related land resources.