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The Governor’s Task Force on Wild Rice is a nonpartisan group of experts and key stakeholders who are committed to finding a compromise solution to wild rice restoration and protection in Minnesota. The Task Force, appointed by Governor Dayton, is comprised of representatives from Tribal Nations, industry, environmental advocacy groups, scientists, state government agencies, and other stakeholders. 

Executive Order 18-08 and 18-09


Proposed Meeting Dates, Agendas and Meeting Minutes

Meeting locations and discussion topics are subject to change until ten days before the scheduled meetings. Please check back often for the most up to date information.

All Task Force meetings are open to the public. Public comment will be taken at every meeting. At the first meeting on Sept 27, public comment will limited to written comments only.

Click here for documents, presentations and other supplementary information discussed at the WRTF meetings

Click here for access to public comment

DateTimeLocationProposed Discussion TopicAgenda and Meeting Minutes
September 27, 20189:00 -
4:00 pm
Blandin Foundation - Stender Community Room 100 N Pokegama Ave, Grand RapidsWelcome, Introductions, OverviewAgenda, Audio, Summary
October 11, 201810:00 -
5:00 pm
Rum River Library Meeting Room A/B - 4201 6th Ave, Anoka, MN 55303Knowledge BuildingAgenda, Audio, Summary
October 25, 201810:00 -
5:00 pm // 6:00 - 8 pm

North Central Research and Outreach Center - 1861 East US Highway 169, Grand Rapids MN 55744  //

WRTF will convene in small groups at the following locations.

Wild Rice Protection and RestorationAgenda, Audio, Parking Map
October 26, 201810:00 -
5:00 pm
North Central Research and Outreach Center - 1861 East US Highway 169, Grand Rapids MN 55744Wild Rice WatersAgenda, Audio, Summary
November 8, 201810:00 -
5:00 pm
MnDOT Arden Hills Training Center Room 1 - 1900 County Rd I West, Shoreview, MN 55126Sulfate treatment and variance processAgenda, Audio
November 20, 201810:00 -
4:00 pm
Blandin Foundation - Stender Community Room 100 N Pokegama Ave, Grand RapidsEngagement and RecommendationsAgenda, Audio
December 6, 201810:00 -
5:00 pm
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Room 200/201 - 520 Lafayette Road North, St Paul, MN 55155Continued recommendation developmentAgenda, Audio
December 13, 201810:00 -
5:00 pm
Rum River Library Meeting Room A/B - 4201 6th Ave, Anoka, MN 55303Report and recommendation reviewAgenda, Audio
December 20, 201810:00 - 4:00 pmVeterans Service Building - W 12 St., St Paul, MN 55155Final Report ConsiderationsAgenda, Parking Map, Audio