Conservation district granted interim mining permit for wetland restoration
Anoka-Isanti Conservation District received approval for an interim use permit to mine sand and peat for a wetland restoration adjacent to County Ditch 13; board said spoils would remain on contiguous properties and motion passed.
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The board approved an interim use permit requested by the Anoka‑Isanti County Conservation District to mine sand, gravel and peat for a wetland restoration adjacent to County Ditch 13 in Oxford Township. Staff explained the request was before the board because spoils from the mining operation would be leaving the original site; planning staff said spoils will be moved to contiguous property owned by related owners and not transported on public roads.
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