There are many public and community-based organizations working for clean water in the Minnehaha Creek watershed. Lend a hand or connect with one of our many partners to do your part for clean water.
Want to learn about and implement clean water best practices? Consider becoming a Minnesota Water Steward! This program equips community members with the knowledge and skills needed to improve water at the grassroots level.
Applications for new stewards are accepted by Freshwater Society each fall. Stewards participate in curriculum designed by experts and complete a capstone project to improve local water while educating their community.
When rain falls onto our streets and lawns, the water flows into storm drains, collecting all sorts of pollutants along the way. You can help prevent pollutants like leaves, trash and debris from entering our waterways by cleaning up a storm drain near you.
The Minnesota Adopt-a-Drain program allows you to “adopt” a storm drain and take responsibility for regularly cleaning it. You can log your work and help track the impact of your contribution to regional water quality.
MCWD’s Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) is a resident-led volunteer group that advises the MCWD Board and staff team on matters affecting the watershed. The CAC meets every other month to vet and discuss MCWD initiatives, budget processes, capital projects, and communications campaigns.
New CAC members are recruited every Fall.
We can provide groups such as neighborhood associations, schools, churches or environmental clubs with resources to host an environmental event that empowers the community. We are also happy to connect you with the volunteers and partners we work closely with to support environmental education and outreach.
Educational exhibits and games
Our interactive displays and exhibits can help you teach adults and children about water and clean water best practices.
If you’re concerned about the water quality in a lake or creek near you, you can get involved with a nearby lake or creek association. Minnesota has over 500 lake associations representing residents who are dedicated to keeping their lakes clean and healthy. Lake and neighborhood associations often have volunteer opportunities and initiatives for environmental conservation.
If a lake association does not already exist near you, Freshwater Society’s Healthy Lakes and Rivers Partnership provides resources for starting a lake association.
News Release Contact: MCWD Outreachshoppe@minnehahacreek.org Bloomington, Minn. – Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) Administrator, James Wisker, received the Izaak Walton League of America’s (IWLA) 2026 National Honor Roll Award, and was honored at the Minnesota Division Awards Celebration on Friday, October 23, 2026. For over 100 years, the IWLA has led conservation efforts across the…
NEWS RELEASE Deephaven, Minn. – The City of Deephaven (City) celebrated the completion of the Montgomerie Avenue Stormwater Project with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, October 19th, joined by staff and Board members from the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD), and other project partners. The project, led by the City, with support from MCWD’s Land &…
