County approves MS4 MOU with Moorhead to avoid overlapping stormwater oversight

Aug 18, 2026

Clay County approved an existing MOU with the City of Moorhead that assigns MS4 permit jurisdiction to the city within city limits, reducing duplicated work for county staff and the city.

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County Engineer Justin summarized a longstanding MOU with the City of Moorhead covering the MS4 stormwater permit; under the agreement, activities within Moorhead city limits fall under the City's regulations and oversight, which reduces duplication of permitting work. "So anything that happens within the city Of Moorhead falls under the City Of Moorhead's jurisdiction," Justin said during his presentation.

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