The MRCCA program provides land use planning and zoning regulations for the 72-mile stretch of the Mississippi River. The MRCCA became a state critical area in 1976 to protect its natural, cultural, and scenic resources.
The MRCCA has residential, commercial, industrial, and recreational uses. It also includes river-related industry and transportation. Though the river corridor is developed, many intact and natural areas remain, including:
- Bluffs
- Islands
- Floodplains
- Wetlands
- Riparian zones
- Native aquatic and terrestrial flora and fauna
More information on the MRRCA program and it's purpose, go to the DNR MRRCA Page.
MRRCA Property Owner Resources
A MRCCA permit is required for the construction of any new structure, building(s) or building additions, such as:
- Decks
- Retaining walls
- Signs
- The installation and/or alteration of sewage treatment systems
- Vegetation removal