Notice of Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW)

Project Name: Jones Lake Outlet Modification, Dredging, and Restoration Project

Project Description: Rice Creek Watershed District is proposing a project at Jones Lake to modify its outlet, construct a sediment forebay, dredge sediment from within and adjacent to the basin, and restore the habitat within and around the basin. The planned depth of excavation is intended to match historic (early mid-20th century) conditions and is based on field survey of loosely consolidated sediment depths. The outlet structure is designed to attenuate flood flows without impacting surrounding structures. A sediment forebay is planned to capture sediments before it enters Jones Lake from the RCD 5 system south of Jones Lake. The Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) will be published in the EQB on December 23, 2025, activating a 30-day comment period. The comment period will end on January 22, 2026. Please submit comments on the EAW to the RGU at dpetry@ricecreek.org. RCWD, 4325 Pheasant Ridge Drive NE, Suite 611, Blaine, MN 55449. 763-398-3070.

The Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) can be found in the resources section below.