OES NEWS Updated 5-26-10:

New informational brochures and flyers have been added for "Solid Waste" & "Noxious Weeds". Stay informed by checking them out!
Landfill hours have change to our summer schedule.
Certified Gravel Pit List (Current List)
Landowners are reminded to expect new regulations on property splits.
Please report abuse of the Houshold Canister Sites.
View the Road Spraying Roatation Map (Spray Map)
July 7th tour photos. (Blake's June Media release and photo of the tour!)
July 24th tour photos. (Field Day handout and photos.)


Summary of Responsibilities :

The Clearwater County Office of Environmental Services administers and enforces the following:

• Shoreland Management Ordinance
• Subdivision Controls Ordinance
• Sewage and Wastewater Treatment Ordinance
• Minnesota Wetlands Conservation Act
• Solid Waste Management Ordinance
• Operates Demolition Landfill - Transfer Station 
• Inspections of new Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems
• Issues Land Use and Sewage Permits in shoreland areas
• Issues Sewage Permits county wide
• County Agriculture (Weeds & Seeds)
• Recycling Program

Ordinances & Related Information 

Clearwater County Subdivision Control Ordinance

Clearwater County Shoreland Management Ordinance 

   -Shoreland Land Use/Sewage Permit Application 

   -Shoreland Management Ordinance Standards

   -Variance Considerations For Shoreland

Sewage and Wastewater Treatment Ordinance Clearwater County

Clean Up Of Clandestine Drug Lab Sites Ordinance

Clearwater County Soilid Waste Management Ordinance

   -Northwest Minnesota Household Hazardous Waste Information 

   -Solid Waste Assessment Fee Brochure

   -Burn Barrel Brochure

Timberwolf Track Minerva Township

The Environmental Services Department web pages are provided as a public service. Should you have any questions, comments or suggestions regarding these pages please email  Mike Stenseng  with the subject line "Web Site".