Committees
Expertise that Strengthens Our Work
The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) places a high value on community and partner input. We engage municipalities, partner agencies, and residents on many levels as we pursue our water management goals, leveraging their expertise and perspectives to improve our plans, projects, and policies.
Advisory committee members gain knowledge of watershed issues and play an important role in shaping regional, watershed-wide efforts to improve water resources and support thriving communities.
Citizens Advisory Committee
The Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) is a resident-led volunteer advisory group appointed annually by the MCWD Board of Managers. The CAC meets every other month on Wednesday evening. CAC members assist the Board by providing feedback on strategic initiatives, organizational plans, communications pieces, and policy priorities.
Technical Advisory Committee
The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) is made up of planning, engineering, natural resource, public works, and community development staff from municipalities, counties, park and conservation districts, and agencies within the watershed. TAC members are currently providing technical input on MCWD’s 2027 Watershed Management Plan.
Policy Advisory Committee
The Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) is comprised of mayors, city council members, board members, and administrators, from municipalities, counties, park and conservation districts across the watershed. The PAC provides policy guidance on watershed priorities to ensure MCWD’s plans and strategies align with community perspectives. The committee is currently advising on the 2027 Watershed Management Plan.