Regular hours of operation for the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District office are Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 pm. The office is closed to the public on Fridays, however staff is working remotely and can be reached via telephone or email. View our staff directory for contact information. Use admin@minnehahacreek.org for general inquiries.
Declaration Under
Minnesota Open Meeting Law, §13D.021
Pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes §13D.021, subdivision 1, I hereby determine that on the basis
of the general course of the
COVID-19 health pandemic, and specifically Emergency Executive Orders 21-11,
21-21, and 21-23 issued by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, it no longer is
imprudent or infeasible for the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Board of
Managers, and any committee thereof,
to convene in person and in a public setting
in accordance with requirements of the
Minnesota Open Meeting Law. For this reason, my declaration of March 20, 2020,
providing the basis for meetings by telephone or other electronic means, hereby
is withdrawn.
Sherry White, President, Board of Managers
June 9, 2022
Submit permit information electronically
MCWD has an online permitting portal that makes it easier for applicants to apply for, track, modify and pay for permits in a comprehensive and intuitive online digital format. As of June 18, 2021, paper and PDF applications are no longer accepted. Contact permitting staff with questions at permitting@minnehahacreek.org or 952.641.4532.
Questions?
Contact admin@minnehahacreek.org with
any additional questions.
A Coordinated Strategy for Resilience 
Minnehaha Creek flows 22 miles from Lake Minnetonka to
Minnehaha Falls, winding through tranquil woodlands, expansive