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Notice of Quorum for Managers to meet with Lake Ida Association on Monday, May 18th at 6:30 PM at the Cormorant Community Center

Notice of Quorum for CLWD Managers to attend funeral and celebration of Life for PRWD Administrator Tera Guetter in Detroit Lakes on Friday May 15th at Holy Rosary at 1:00 PM and Bucks Mills at 2:30 PM

The next Advisory Committee meeting will be held May 21st at 6:00 pm at the Cormorant Community Center. Notice of quorum as the CLWD Board members will also be attending.

Notice of quorum as CLWD will be conducting interviews on May 12th from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm at the Cormorant Community Center. The Board will be meeting after the interviews at 7:30 PM to discuss permits, interview applicants & upcoming Advisory Committee.

CLWD Board will be conducting site visits prior to the May 4th meeting at 6 pm, meeting at 14051 Cha-Lisa Road, Lake Park MN. The regular meeting will commence at 7 pm at the Cormorant Community Center.

CLWD is hiring for a Watershed Intern. Please submit resume, cover letter and references via email to admin@clwd.org. This position is open until filled. Please click HERE for job description and more information.

CLWD is hiring for a seasonal Inspector. Please submit resume, cover letter and references via email to admin@clwd.org. This position is open until April 28th. Please click HERE for job description and more information.

CLWD has scheduled a special meeting for Monday, April 13th at 6:30 PM at the Cormorant Community Center

CLWD has scheduled a special meeting to for permit training and job posting discussions at the Cormorant Community Center on Monday, March 30 at 6:30 PM.

CLWD's February Monthly Meeting has been rescheduled to February 9th at 7:00 PM at the Cormorant Community Center

December monthly meeting on December 1st the time changed to 6:30 to accommodate rules discussion.

Special Meeting Scheduled for Wednesday, December 17th at 6:30 PM at the Cormorant Community Center

CLWD is looking for two individuals to fill a three-year term as Manager, starting January 1, 2026. Please contact Administrator for more information.

Special Meeting scheduled for Friday, October 24th on site on 12166 Tanglewood Road at 10 am

Special Meeting Scheduled for Wednesday, October 15th at 6:30 PM at the Cormorant Community Center to discuss pending litigation matters.

Special Meeting scheduled for September 18th at 6:30 PM at the Cormorant Community Center

Mid Month meeting will be held September 15th at 6:30 PM at the Cormorant Community Center.

Please note time change on Friday's meeting from 1 pm to 10 am

Notice of quorum for special site visit for South Big Cormorant Rd for Managers to meet with Applicant on permit request. Will be meeting on Friday August 22nd at 10 AM at 17481 South Big Cormorant Road

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Cormorant Lakes Watershed District, has scheduled a public hearing on the proposed general budget for the year 2026 for Sept 2nd at 7 pm at the Cormorant Community Center

Mid Month meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 18th at 6:30 PM at the Cormorant Community Center

Notice of Quorum for as Managers attend Advisory Committee Meeting-Reconvened to August 20th at 5:30 PM at the Cormorant Community Center

Please note CLWD offers permits only on our website. Please allow up to 15 days for review. Contact admin@clwd.org if you have any questions.

Mid Monthly meeting is scheduled for July 21st at 6:30 PM at the Cormorant Community Center.

Special Meeting scheduled for July 14th at 6:30 PM at the Cormorant Community Center for discussion and permit training.

Special Meeting scheduled for July 11th at 1 pm, meeting on site at 16245 Viking Bay Rd Lake Park, other sites to follow: Nelson Lk Condos at Nelson Lake Rd; Braseth Rd-Upper Cormorant; Anderson-13715 Ness Estate. contact Ellis Peterson for information.

Notice of Quorum for special meeting for CLWD Board to do training on permit software system at the Cormorant Community Center on Thursday, June 12th at 6:30 PM.

Notice of quorum as Managers hold special meeting on June 13th at 1:00 PM, meeting at the Cormorant Community Center then two site visits to follow: 12166 Tanglewood Road at approximately 1:40 pm and Blue Water Bay Point at approx. 2:40 PM

Notice of Quroum at the upcoming following Lake Association Meetings: Blue Water Bay Association-Blue Water Bay Point June 14th at 9 AM; Big Cormorant YMCA Camp Cormorant June 21 at 8 AM

Notice of Quroum at the upcoming following Lake Association Meetings: Leaf Lake -Cormorant Sportsmen Club June 6th at 5:30 PM; Larson/Nelson/Rossman-Cormorant Community Center June 7th at 10 AM; Middle Cormorant-Cormorant Community Center June 24th at 9AM

Notice of quorum for special meeting scheduled for June 16th at the Cormorant Community Center at 6:30 PM. Regular Mid-Month Meetings have been scheduled for the CLWD. See Calendar for upcoming dates.

The CLWD is pleased to announce their new permit software system is now available. As of June 1, 2025, permits are only available on our website. We no longer will accept permits outside of our permit software system.

Tentative Advisory Committee has been scheduled for July 17th at 5:00 pm at the Cormorant Community Center.

Notice of quorum for special meeting on May 19th at 6:30 PM-Meeting at the Cormorant Community Center then proceed to Seclusion Point Rd, then Cha Lisa Rd property

CLWD has joined a campaign for MN Lakes & Rivers for advocating for our lakes. Check out the link for more information: https://mnlakesandrivers.org/lake-steward/

CLWD will be scheduling special meetings every mid-month from May to September. Time to be variable. Site visits with CLWD Board will be anticipated with these special mid-month meetings. Dates and times to be posted on our website.

CLWD is preparing to launch new permit system soon for all permits. All permits will be online only and submitted by the applicant or owner. Check back soon on our permits page.

Notice of special meeting-meeting on site to review 15579 Wermager Beach Rd at 8:30 AM. Other sites to follow: Upper Cormorant Site, 12114 Gilbertson Place & Bluewater Bay Shore protection site.

Mid-Monthly meetings have been scheduled two weeks following the regular monthly meeting from May-September. Time to be determined prior to meeting.

Special Meeting scheduled for Thursday May 1 at 9:00 AM at 12114 Gilbertson Place to review property, following meeting Board will be inspecting the CLWD Big Cormorant Outlet at 10 AM.

Special Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 15th at 4:00 PM at the Cormorant Community Center to discuss various topics.

Special Meeting scheduled for March 25 at the Cormorant Community Center at 1:00 PM to discuss topics with Engineer Erik Jones

Special Meeting scheduled for Thursday March 13 at 6:00 PM at the Cormorant Community Center to do permit software training

Special Meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 12th at 10:45 AM at the Cormorant Community Center following the site visit.

Special Meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 12 meeting onsite at 14531 Grant's Rd, Lake Park, MN at 10:00 AM

Special Meeting scheduled for November 22 at 8:30 am to meet new employee, Owen Reding, at the Cormorant Community Center. Site Visit to Follow Meeting at 10:00 AM13207 Bishop Rd Lake Park MN

Special Meeting scheduled for November 11th at 9:00 AM, meeting at multiple locations. 1. Charon Property-Leaf Lake 2. Holiday Beach Rd 3. East Big Cormorant Rd. Contact Ellis Peterson for full list of sites.

Special Meeting Scheduled for Monday, October 21st at 7 pm at the Cormorant Community Center.

Notice of quorum as Board Members and Staff attend funeral for former Board Member Barbs Hansen on Friday September 20th at 3:00 pm at Cormorant Lutheran Church.

Cormorant Lakes Watershed District has a new phone system with a new phone number 218-499-0784

2025 Budget Hearing scheduled for September 3rd at 7:00 pm at the beginning of the regular September Business Meeting at the Cormorant Community Center.

Notice of Quorum-Managers to attend memorial service for former CLWD Board Member Lyle Hansen on August 7th at 3:00 PM at Cormorant Lutheran Church.

Special Hearing for Upper Cormorant Special Assessment scheduled for August 6th at 7:00 PM at the Cormorant Community Center.

Notice of Quorum-Managers to attend Advisory Committee meeting on August 6th at 5:30 PM at the Cormorant Community Center.

The July 18th Special meeting is rescheduled to July 23rd at 7:00 PM at the Cormorant Community Center.

Special meeting scheduled for July 18th at 7:00 pm at the Cormorant Community Center

Notice of quorum-Managers plan to do channel work & clean up on the big cormorant outlet following the special meeting on July 15th around 8:45 am. Call 701-238-7085 for any questions.

Special meeting scheduled for July 15th at 8:00 am, meeting at Cormorant Community Center

Special Meeting-July 10th, Meeting at 16982 Haugen Beach Lake Park at 9:00 AM, 9:30 AM- Boat Inspection of Middle Cormorant Lake; approximately 11:00 AM-Boat inspection of Upper Cormorant Lake. Note that times may be approximate call 701-238-7085 for info

Special Meeting scheduled for Monday, June 24th at 6:00 PM at the Cormorant Community Center.

The CLWD Citizen's Advisory Committee meets on June 20th at the Cormorant Community Center. Dinner is served for the members at 5:30 with the meeting beginning at 6:00 pm. Notice of quorum as the CLWD Board will also be attending the meeting.

CLWD wishes to remind property owners within the District to have erosion control measures in place when doing work within or near the shore impact zone. If needed the CLWD can enact emergency control methods when needed at a cost to the landowner.

Notice of Quorum as members of the CLWD Board attend the Board of Adjustments-Becker County Courthouse in the 1st Floor Commissioner's Room on June 13th at 6:00 PM.

Special meeting scheduled for June 13th at the Cormorant Community Center at 9:00 AM to discuss Charon property.

Special Meeting-Site Visits scheduled for June 6th. Meeting at 15282 Summer Island Rd at 9:00 AM 2nd 14646 Tradewinds Rd 3rd 17218 Big Cormorant Rd.

Special Meeting-Site Visit scheduled for May 28th. Meeting at 14051 Cha Lisa Rd at 10:00 AM.

Special Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, May 21st at 6:00 PM to discuss upcoming local lake association meetings

Notice of Quorum-CLWD Board to attend Pelican River Watershed Meeting on May 15th at 10:30 AM for Rules Workshop-At the Pelican River Watershed Offices at 211 Holmes St. West, Suite 201 Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

Special Meeting-Site Visits with Board & Shoreline Technician to be held May 8th. Meeting at 12672 Tanglewood Road at 9:30 AM. 10:00 AM-17081 North Leaf Rd. 10:45 AM-Island View Drive 11:30 AM-15709 Wermager Beach Rd; 12:00 PM-Blue Water Bay & Access Road

Special Meeting scheduled for April 25th at 6:00 PM at the Cormorant Community Center.

Notice of Quorum as Board Members attend short meet & greet with Pelican River Watershed District & Becker SWCD at Pelican River Watershed offices located at 211 Holmes St. West, Wells-Fargo Bldg., Suite 201, Detroit Lakes, MN on April 18th at 8-9 AM

The Cormorant Lakes Watershed District will be giving district residents up to two trees for free at the Cormorant Community Center in Cormorant Village on April 25th from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM. First come, first serve. Will need to be planted within a week

Notice of Quorum as CLWD Board Managers to attend Becker County Board of Adjustment Hearing at the Becker County Commissioners Room on April 11 at 6:00 PM

Notice of quorum as the CLWD Board will attend the Becker County Board of Adjustments information meeting regarding Charon Trust properties on Leaf Lake. Meeting to take place at the Becker County Courthouse on April 4th at 8:00 AM.

The Cormorant Lakes Watershed has scheduled a special meeting on April 4th with Attorney Sam Rufer at the Cormorant Community Center at 6:00 PM

Notice of Quorum for CLWD Board Managers to attend The Becker County Groundwater Atlas Workshop will be held Tuesday February 27 from 1-4pm at the DL Police Station.

The January monthly business meeting has been rescheduled from January 2nd to January 8th at 7:00 pm at the Cormorant Community Center.

Board has rescheduled the December regular business meeting to December 14th at 7:00 pm at the Cormorant Community Center. The meeting has been rescheduled due to Board members attending MAWD conference in Alexandria.

Notice of Quorum as Board attends Minnesota Association of Watershed Districts Annual Conference in Alexandria at the Arrowwood Resort from November 29th through December 1st.

The Cormorant Lakes Watershed has scheduled a special meeting on September 21st to discuss Blue Water Bay project with residents at 7:00 pm at the Cormorant Community Center.

The CLWD 2024 Budget hearing has been scheduled for September 5th at 7:00 at the beginning of the regularly scheduled business meeting at the Cormorant Community Center.

In conjunction with Becker SWCD & Pelican River Watershed District, the Cormorant Lakes Watershed District is pleased to announce our new Shoreline Technician, Colton Utecht.

Notice of Quorum as CLWD Board conducts tour of the Watershed District for new employee Colton Utecht on September 6th. Meeting at 1:00 pm at the Cormorant Community Center.

Notice of Quorum for Special meeting & site visit at 12166 & 12175 Tanglewood Road, Audubon MN on August 31st. Meet on site at 6:00 pm.

Special Meeting Scheduled for Wednesday August 23 at 2:00 pm at the Cormorant Community Center to meet with new employee Colton Utecht. Site Visit to Tanglewood Rd to follow.

Notice of quroum as Board managers hold a Special Assessment Hearing at 6:00 pm at Cormorant Community Center on August 15th. Prior to the hearing, Board members will be conducting site reviews meeting at 14512 Tradewinds Rd at 4:30 pm.

Notice of Quorum as Board conducts site visits prior to Upper Cormorant Special Assessment Hearing on August 15th at 4:30 pm, meeting at 14512 Tradewinds Beach Rd. then continuing on to 13134 Red Elm Ridge Rd.

Notice of Quorum as Board Members attend the Cormorant Township Meeting at the Cormorant Community Center on July 25 at 7:00 pm.

Special Meeting Scheduled for July 17th at 6:30 pm at the Cormorant Community Center

Notice of Quorum as Board members attend a BWSR training session on July 12th from 9:00 pm-12:00pm at the US Fish & Wildlife Service Office

Special Meeting scheduled for July 11th at 6:30 pm at the Cormorant Community Center

July Business Meeting has been rescheduled to July 5th at 7:00 pm at the Cormorant Community Center

New job opening -Shoreline Technician in conjunction with Becker Soil Water & Conservation District and Pelican River Watershed District. Requirements & Application can be found at http://co.becker.mn.us/dept/soil_water/default.aspx

Notice of Quorum- Special Meeting scheduled for Tuesday June 13th at 4:00 pm at 17198 South Big Cormorant Road with other site visits to follow.

Notice of Quorum at the following: Leaf Lake Association at the Cormorant Sportsmen’s Club on June 16th with social hour from 4-6 and meeting at 6:00 pm; Big Cormorant Lake Association on June 17th from 8-10 at the YMCA Camp Cormorant.

Notice of Quorum at the following meetings: Upper Cormorant Lake Association Meeting at the Cormorant Community Center on June 4th at 1:00 pm; Middle Cormorant Lake Association Meeting at the Cormorant Community Center on June 10th from 9:00 am-11:00 am

Special Meeting scheduled for May 22 at 7:00 PM at the Cormorant Community Center.

Advisory Committee Scheduled for Thursday, June 8th at the Cormorant Community Center at 5:30 PM; Notice of Quroum of CLWD Board also at the meeting

Special Meeting scheduled for Tuesday March 28th at 6:00 pm at Cormorant Community Center

Notice of Quorum as Board Members attend Cormorant Township Meeting at the Cormorant Community Center at 7:00 PM in Cormorant, MN.

The December Regular Business Meeting has been postponed to December 14th at 7:00 pm at the Cormorant Community Center since the managers will be attending training at the Minnesota Association of Watershed Districts.

Notice of Quorum as Board attends Minnesota Association of Watershed Districts Annual Conference in Alexandria at the Arrowwood Resort from December 1st through December 3rd.

Special Meeting scheduled for Friday, November 18 at 1:00 PM, meeting at 17198 South Big Cormorant Road, Audubon, MN, other locations to follow. Contact Jeff or Ellis for more information.

Meeting previously scheduled for Thursday, November 17th has been rescheduled to Friday, November 18th at 1:00 pm.

Notice of Quorum at Special Meeting scheduled for October 11th at 8:00 AM at 13382 East Big Cormorant Road (parcel 170459000) to discuss erosion issues

Notice of Quorum for Managers to attend Becker SWCD Meeting on Wednesday September 21st at 8:30 AM at 809 8 St SE Detroit Lakes

Special Meeting Scheduled for Monday, September 12, 2022 at 6:30 pm at the Cormorant Community Center

Site Meeting scheduled for August 30th at 8:00 AM, meeting along parcel 17.0635.000 along Big Cormorant Lake. Notice of Quorum of Managers present at site meeting.

Advisory Committee Scheduled for Monday, August 15th at the Cormorant Community Center at 5:30 PM; Notice of Quroum of CLWD Board also at the meeting

Special Meeting Scheduled for August 10th at the Cormorant Community Center to be held in the basement office at 6:30 PM.

Special Meeting scheduled for July 25th at 7:00 pm at the Cormorant Community Center

Special Meeting Scheduled for May 31st at 6:00 p.m. to discuss topics. Managers may also be attending Cormorant Township Meeting at 6:30 at the Cormorant Community Center.

Notice of Quorum: Board Members will be present at the CLWD Advisory Board Meeting on May 24th at the Cormorant Community Center at 6:30 pm.

Special Meeting Scheduled for May 12th. Site Meeting starting at 6:00 pm on 15492 Snowshoe Beach Rd. Other sites to visit will be distributed at the meeting. Please contact Liz Larson for more information 218-234-6865.

Notice of quorum for Tuesday, April 12 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm for Big Cormorant channel cleaning. A substitute date is scheduled for Thursday, April 14 in the event of inclement weather. Managers are meeting at the road culvert on South Big Cormorant Rd.

Notice of Quorum- The CLWD Managers will be attending the Becker SWCD Shoreland Certification Training Program in Detroit Lakes at the Holiday Inn from 8:00am-4:00pm

Becker Soil & Water Conservation District is hosting a Shoreline Certification Program on March 23, 2022 in Detroit Lakes at the Holiday Inn. Please click {HERE} for more information.

Special Meeting Scheduled for March 21, 2022 at the Cormorant Community Center at 7:00 pm to discuss goal planning.

Cancelled-Special Meeting scheduled for 02/22/22 at 7:00 p.m. is cancelled due to inclement weather.

Notice of Quorum- Special Meeting Scheduled for February 22, 2022 @ 7:00 pm at the Cormorant Community Center, Cormorant Village