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Winona County votes to terminate Whitewater Joint Powers Board
Summary
The board approved Resolution #2026-02 to terminate and withdraw from the Whitewater Joint Powers Board Agreement, directing cooperating parties to wind down activities and allocate remaining funds after final audit.
The Winona County Board on Jan. 27 adopted Resolution #2026-02 to terminate the Whitewater Joint Powers Board and withdraw from the 1987 joint-powers agreement. The resolution notes the state’s move to the "One Watershed, One Plan" (1W1P) framework and says regional grant opportunities for the JPB are diminishing, prompting parties to shift responsibilities to local watershed groups and regional organizations.
The resolution directs all parties to "cooperate in good faith to wind down the activities of the Joint Powers Board in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and local laws" and to allocate unexpended funds and surplus property in a ratio consistent with each party’s contributions following final accounting and audit. The resolution records that the Joint Powers Board members voted 4-0 on Nov. 25, 2025 in support of termination.
