Sunrise River Watershed Management Organization

The Sunrise River Watershed Management Organization (SRWMO) is a joint powers special-purpose unit of government created by the member communities of Linwood Township, East Bethel, Columbus and Ham Lake in northern Anoka County. It is governed by a board appointed by its member municipalities and townships, assisted by citizen and technical advisory committees, and manages water resources including planning, water quality, flooding, shoreland and erosion control across the Sunrise River watershed.