The Turtle River Watershed Conservation District, created in 1975, covers about 900 square miles (2,300 km2) between the Riding Mountain Escarpment and Dauphin Lake. It includes the municipalitites of Ochre River, Ste. Rose du Lac and parts of the Municipalities of Dauphin, McCreary, Rosedale, Lawrence and Alonsa. The District emphasizes the maintenance of agricultural drainage channels and crossings. Soil, water, wildlife and fisheries programs involve numerous activities such as erosion control, alluvial fan stabilization, repairing or replacing crossings, wildlife and fisheries enhancement, recreation and public education.
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