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The Grate Drain Race

For the first time in watershed district history, two watershed districts are going head-to-head in the Grate Drain Race! From August 1st through November 30th, RPBCWD and our neighboring watershed Nine Mile Creek Watershed District are competing to see which community can adopt and clean the most storm drains and make the biggest impact. Help us clean our way to victory for a chance to win exciting prizes.

Blue-green algae

Algal blooms are a normal part of lake ecology. However, excess nutrients and warm temperatures can result in abundant algae growth and more...

News

Read the latest news from Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District.

Plan Update

Watershed districts are required by law to prepare a watershed management plan every 10 years. The update to the Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek...

Do you live in the watershed district?

Do you live in the watershed district? Click below to open our interactive map!

Events and Trainings

We offer a variety of events throughout the year including workshops, professional trainings, and family-friendly activities.