The Cottonwood County Citizen reports in Red Rock Rural Water to host water, ag field day:
Red Rock Rural Water is getting set to host an event that focuses on area drinking water as it relates to agriculture.
The event, which is slated for July 29, is called "Drinking Water Resources & Agriculture Field Day."
Red Rock Rural Water General Manager Domnic Jones recently pointed out that water and agriculture are two highly-valued local resources.
"This event invites all owners of property within the DWSMA, better explained as the Drinking Water Source Management Area," Jones said. "It is our goal to further educate the public on the importance of groundwater protection, acknowledge the sensitive areas and increase the awareness of how proper nutrient management helps the bottom line of our area producers."
This event is an opportunity to learn more about rural water issues in southwestern Minnesota.
In April 2007, the Morris Sun Tribune ran a pretty good feature on the development of rural water systems in southwest Minnesota, Blueprints for success?. Poor quality drinking water stymied economic growth; some farm well water wasn't suitable even for livestock. A Minnesota Department of Health newsletter article focused on RRRW in 2003.
Photo: Some of the water system's namesake red rocks in Cottonwood County.
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