Online Resources
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• Chippewa River Watershed Project - The Chippewa River Watershed Project is a non-regulatory, cooperative partnership and citizen based approach focused on improving water quality and watershed life in the Chippewa River and its tributaries.
  (http://www.chippewariver.com)
• Coalition for a Clean Minnesota River - CCMR works to ensure that all citizens have a voice in determining the river's future. They encourage and support the broadest diversity of citizens possible, building effective networks and bridges among unusual allies to reach their goals. They strive to find balance and realistic approaches to solving the river's environmental problems.
  (http://www.newulmweb.com/ccmr/)
• Friends of the Minnesota Valley - The mission of Friends is to provide leadership and build partnerships within the lower Minnesota River Watershed that will: Protect, restore and foster respect for natural and cultural resources; Improve water quality; Advance through education and understanding of individual connections to the watershed and the role they play in its protection; and Guide decisions that impact the Lower Minnesota Valley.
  (http://www.friendsofmnvalley.org)
• Hawk Creek Watershed Project - Since it began in 1997 as a group of concerned citizens, the Hawk Creek Watershed Project has focused on its goal to improve the water quality and quality issues in the watershed while promoting a healthy agricultural, recreational, and industrial based economy. The project, with assistance from a variety of agencies, is helping landowners search out practices on the land that will improve the quality of the water in the Hawk Creek Watershed.
  (http://www.co.renville.mn.us/hawk_creek)
• Java River Cafe - Java River Café welcomes you to explore our web site and learn more about our small town café with a big vision for rural community economic and cultural development.
  (http://www.javarivercafe.com)
• Minnesota DNR (Department of Natural Resources) - This site contains a wide variety of information including outdoor activities, regulations, licenses, & permits, maps and much, much more.
  (http://www.dnr.state.mn.us)
• Minnesota DNR Lake Finder - The Lake Finder contains data for more than 4,500 lakes and rivers throughout Minnesota, including: lake surveys, lake depth maps, lake water quality data and lake water clarity data, lake notes, and fish consumption advice.
  (http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind)
• Minnesota Environmental Partnership (MEP) - The Minnesota Environmental Partnership is a network of 90 non-profit environmental and conservation organizations working together to protect, restore and enjoy Minnesota's precious natural resources.
  (http://www.mepartnership.org)
• Minnesota Pesticide Management - A new online source for Minnesota pesticide management and health-related information.
  (http://www.mnpesticide.org)
• The Minnesota Project - The Minnesota Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to environmental protection and sustainable development in greater Minnesota.
  (http://www.mnproject.org)
• The Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway - This site offers a wealth of information about the byway and the communities it runs through.
  (http://www.mnrivervalley.com)
• Regional Sustainable Development Partnership - West Central Minnesota - Serving west central Minnesota by promoting active citizenship; helping the west central region attain a sustainable future; and building strong partnerships with the University of Minnesota and region.
  (http://www.regionalpartnerships.umn.edu/westcentral)
• River Council of Minnesota - The Rivers Council of Minnesota is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping Minnesotans keep their streams and rivers healthy.
  (http://www.riversmn.org)
• University of Minnesota Extension Service - This site provides a wide variety of information for community, farm, environment, garden, and the farm bill.
  (http://www.extension.umn.edu)

• Mitlying Bait
  Telephone: 320-269-5593
  Located by Lac qui Parle Dam / South-end of LqP Lake
• Dawson Mini-Mall
  Telephone: 320-769-2036
  Located in downtown Dawson, MN
• Lentz Outfitters
  Telephone: 507-925-4482
  Located in rural Echo, MN
• Java River  -  Kayak Rentals
  Telephone: 320-269-7106
  Located in downtown Montevideo, MN 

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