Who We Are
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District is a local unit of government
responsible for managing and protecting the water resources in
one of the largest and most heavily-used urban watersheds in Minnesota.
The watershed stretches 181-square miles from St. Bonifacius
to south Minneapolis and includes Lake Minnetonka, the
Minneapolis Chain of Lakes, Minnehaha Creek, and Minnehaha
Falls. It includes eight major creeks, 129 lakes, and thousands of
wetlands. Learn more.
Education
Clean Water Tips
Tip: Direct downspouts away from impervious surfaces (roads, sidewalks, etc.). Direct the water from your gutters towards the lawn – where nutrients will be appreciated. (Learn more).
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