Citizens Advisory Committee

Volunteers Play a Critical Role

The Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) is a volunteer advisory group appointed by the MCWD Board of Managers. The CAC advises and supports the MCWD Board of Managers on matters affecting the interests of the Watershed District to help advance our vision of Balanced Urban Ecology throughout the watershed. To assist the Board of Managers, CAC members engage in the following activities:

Consider issues relevant to the function and purposes of the MCWD.
Examine, refine, and build on the strategy and communications for MCWD key initiatives.
Review and advise on budget, capital improvement plans, and other projects or activities.
Advise and assist in decision-making.
Raise issues of public concern.

Membership and Recruitment

The CAC is made up of 14 volunteer members from communities across the watershed. CAC members serve two-year, staggered terms and must live within the watershed boundary. New members are recruited each autumn and start their terms in January each year.

MCWD welcomes applications from residents bringing a variety of personal and
professional experiences, but strong candidates demonstrate:

Past experience as an active community participant
Curiosity about the work of watershed districts or local government
Effective communication skills, especially providing clear, constructive feedback
An interest in environmental, natural resource, or community development issues
An ability to think critically at a system-based, regional scale
A desire to foster a supportive, proactive group culture

Current CAC members are listed below.

Join the 2027 CAC!

MCWD is currently accepting applications from residents interested in joining the CAC in 2027. Apply online by October 20, 2026!

Questions about the recruitment process? Contact Samantha Hoppe at shoppe@minnehahacreek.org.

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More information:

Cait Caswell, St. Louis Park
Joshua Foschi, Minneapolis
Robert Glisky, Minneapolis
Laurie Goldsmith, St. Louis Park
Steve Hage, Minnetrista
John Iverson, Victoria

Suzanne Jiwani, Edina
Drew McGovern, St. Louis Park
Will Mulhern, Minneapolis
Rich Nyquist, Minneapolis
Sheri Wallace, Mound

Meetings

The Citizens Advisory Committee meets every other month but occasionally holds supplemental meetings to discuss timely initiatives. CAC meetings are typically held on Wednesday evenings at the MCWD office.

All CAC meetings are open to the public.