Future of a river

Dakota County seeks feedback on draft Vermillion River Corridor Plan

Share ideas about the draft Vermillion River Corridor Plan on Sept. 23 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Dakota County Extension and Conservation Center at 4100 220^th St., Farmington.

The open house will focus on concepts like water quality, habitat, recreation, and possible improvements within the Vermillion River Corridor. The event is informal and anyone can attend any time during the open house. No formal presentation is planned. County staff will be available to answer questions.

The purpose of the Vermillion River Corridor Plan is to promote management techniques and projects that provide multiple benefits: improve water quality, interconnect habitat, provide compatible recreation, and create a framework to help guide future growth and development.

To review the draft plan, visit the Vermillion River Watershed website, www.vermillionriverwatershed.org and search corridor plan. A review copy of the draft Vermillion River Corridor Plan is also available at the Galaxie Library in Apple Valley, the Pleasant Hill Library in Hastings and at the Farmington Library. For more information about the open house, send an e-mail to water@co.dakota.mn.us or contact Mary Jackson in the Dakota County Office of Planning and Analysis at 952-891-7000.