Otter Tail County Lakes Assessment [East Otter Tail Soil and Water Conservation District]

Otter Tail County is located in the lakes country of northwest Minnesota. The county is home to 1,048 lakes and many rivers and streams. These resources are valued for their excellent recreation opportunities and water quality. The Otter Tail County Coalition of Lake Associations (COLA) has a very large volunteer monitoring program, and over 50 lakes have been monitored annual for the past 10-15 years. For the purpose of future water planning, the East Otter Tail Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) wanted an evaluation of current lake water quality.