Turbid-Lundsten aerial photo

Overview

This set of planned, complementary projects will treat water within the chain of lakes that includes Turbid, South and North Lundsten, Parley Lake and Six Mile Creek. The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) is in the planning stage for a project in this corridor. Work in this area is dependent on land acquisition, partnerships, and the identification of feasible project opportunities. Potential projects include wetland and stream corridor restoration, internal load treatment using alum, and habitat corridor establishment.

High phosphorus concentrations pollute Turbid and South Lundsten Lakes, contributing to algae blooms. Contaminated upstream runoff and groundwater, the altered wetlands and internal loading (the process by which pollutants are introduced into the water from the lake sediment itself) are the principal drivers of degraded water quality in this lake system. Previous feasibility studies have identified viable management strategies in this corridor that center on ecological restoration and nutrient load treatment.

At a Glance

  • Laketown Township
  • Six Mile Creek – Halsted Bay Subwatershed
  • Status: Planning
  • 2026

MCWD Staff Contact

Kailey Cermak

kcermak@minnehahacreek.org

952-641-4501

Project Cost

$3,150,000

Turbid Lundsten lake photo

Project Updates

fall 2024

Currently, MCWD is in the planning phase for opportunities in this corridor. The scale of work will be dependent on land acquisition, partnerships, and the identification of feasible project opportunities. Projects to be evaluated include wetland and stream corridor restoration, internal load treatment using alum, and habitat corridor establishment.

Project Timeline

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Planning Phase

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Planning Phase

2024- Project planning begins

2025 — Project planning ends

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Design Phase

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Design Phase

2025 – Design phase begins

2026 – Design phase ends

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Construction Phase

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Construction Phase

2026 – Construction begins

2026 – Construction ends

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Project completion

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Project Completion

2026 – Project completed

By the Numbers

35

pounds

nutrient reduction in Turbid Lake each year

55

pounds

nutrient reduction in South Lundsten Lake each year

95

acres

of wetland restoration


Project Highlights

  • Water quality improvements
  • Wildlife habitat restoration
  • Nutrient reduction
  • Additional flood storage capacity

All metrics anticipated upon project completion.

Partnership

To accomplish mutual priorities, the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District formed the Six Mile Creek– Halsted Bay Planning Partnership with the City of Victoria and other local organizations to engage in proactive planning for collaboration in the region. The Six Mile Creek-Halsted Bay Planning Partnership continues to promote fruitful work toward improved water quality by aligning natural resources and community development planning.

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Funding

Project cost: $3,150,000

Funding for the Turbid-Lundsten Corridor Wetland Restoration will be determined in later stages of project planning.