The quality of our work is driven by the engagement and perspectives of people across the watershed. Creating a healthy watershed of vibrant communities requires strong collaboration. There are many ways you can stay up to date and pitch in to protect and improve our water resources.
News releases, blog posts, water level updates, and project updates are frequently shared so you can stay in the loop with MCWD’s most recent activities and initiatives. Sign up for MCWD’s email newsletters to receive the most up-to-date information.
Our Board meetings are open to the public. Opportunities to comment on upcoming decisions, including review of our budget and management plans, are kept up to date on our website for those interested.
Volunteer to serve on this committee of residents appointed by the MCWD Board of Managers. CAC members provide critical perspectives that shape our project and policy work.
Our impact is greater when we work together. Volunteers play an important role in advancing local actions to support clean water. Connect to find opportunities to lend a hand near you.
Everyone can make a difference in building a healthier watershed and more resilient community. Whether you live on an urban lot, own shoreline, or a larger piece of property, learn more about the best practices that you can pursue.
Minnesota is fortunate to have many organizations at work for cleaner water and healthier landscapes. We partner with many organizations that provide rewarding volunteer opportunities, valuable technical and financial resources, and education programs.
If you’ve paddled the creek, walked along one of our watershed’s iconic waterbodies, or experienced the many recreational opportunities within the Minnehaha Creek Watershed, you’re involved in our work. There’s always more to explore.
For over a decade, the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) has worked with public and private partners to build the Minnehaha Creek Greenway, a series of interconnected projects in Hopkins and St. Louis Park that create a linear park along what was the most degraded stretch of Minnehaha Creek. Through catalytic partnerships and high-impact projects, the…
Dry End to Spring Water levels across the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) declined through most of May 2026, as abnormally dry conditions set in for the first time since December 2025, according to the U.S Drought Monitor. While May was largely dry, two rainfall events briefly elevated water levels. The month’s most significant event produced…
