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Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) Administrator, James Wisker, was named 2024 Administrator of the Year by the Minnesota Association of Watershed Administrators at the Minnesota Watersheds’ annual conference on Thursday, Dec. 5.
Joining MCWD in 2005, Wisker became the District’s first internally-selected Administrator in 2018. Since then, Wisker has led the organization’s realignment around its vision of Balanced Urban Ecology (BUE), which prioritizes integrated land and water planning through partnerships. This award recognizes James’s ability to bring people together and help others meet their goals. “His dedication to building consensus and fostering collaboration has strengthened partnerships across the watershed, driving meaningful progress toward our vision of BUE,” said MCWD Board President Sherry White.