Tim Ruzek, Cedar River Watershed District

Tim Ruzek, Cedar River Watershed District

Tim Ruzek is Water Plan & Outreach Coordinator with the Mower SWCD and Cedar River Watershed District, in Austin, Minn. Formed in 2007, the Cedar River Watershed District works to reduce flooding and improve water quality on the Cedar River State Water Trail and its tributaries in southern Minnesota.

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prairie seeder in the field

Farm Programs Support Permanent Prairies, Wetlands and Sensitive Groundwater

Agricultural projects from Mower and Houston counties advance land preservation and water quality initiatives – updates from our county ag professionals.

A person wearing a bright green shirt and blue shorts stands beside three colorful kayaks—red, blue, and green—resting on a new concrete boat ramp that slopes gently into a calm, tree-lined river. Two white pickup trucks are parked nearby, one with a small trailer stacked with more kayaks and orange life vests. Sunlight filters through leafy trees, casting dappled shadows on the water, while the opposite riverbank reflects green and gold tones of early autumn.

Water Enthusiasts Gain New Access to Cedar River State Water Trail

New public access in Mower County’s Lyle Township opens the Cedar River to more paddlers and anglers, highlighting a successful partnership among state, county and local conservation groups.

photo of woolly mammoth exhibit and people viewing

Woolly Mammoths Once Roamed our Driftless Area

Mower County exhibition features gigantic tooth, evidence of prehistoric creatures in southeastern Minnesota.

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