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Minnehaha Creek Watershed District is a local unit of government responsible for managing and protecting the water resources in one of the largest and most heavily-used urban watersheds in Minnesota.

The watershed stretches 178-square miles from St. Bonifacius to south Minneapolis and includes Lake Minnetonka, the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes, Minnehaha Creek, and Minnehaha Falls. It includes eight major creeks, 129 lakes, and thousands of wetlands. Learn more about the watershed.

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19-428: Public Notice

Posted 16 August 2019

The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) is reviewing Permit Application #19- 428 for conformance with the District’s rules. The City of Minnetonka is applying for an after-the-fact permit for an emergency culvert replacement under Crosby Road in the City of Minnetonka. The emergency repair took place on May 27th, 2019 after the culvert collapsed which resulted in the road flooding, prohibiting residential and emergency vehicle access to the homes adjacent to Lake Minnetonka. MCWD regulates the project under our Waterbody Crossings & Structures and Wetland Protection rules. The metal arch culvert is to be replaced with a box culvert and will not impact the 100-year floodstage of Lake Minnetonka.

Contact Heidi Quinn with questions or concerns regarding the permit at hquinn@minnehahacreek.org or 952-641-4504.

Permits are reviewed by staff for compliance with District rules. Interested parties may request that the permit be considered by the MCWD Board of Managers. Requests for board consideration must be in writing and received at the MCWD offices prior to 4:30 PM, August 30th, 2019.

2020 Budget and Levy

Posted 15 August 2019

The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) Board of Managers will hold a public hearing at their regular meeting on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. to receive comments on the District’s 2020 budget and levy. The MCWD has set a proposed budget of $15,350,177 and a proposed levy of $9,675,993. More information can be found on MCWD's budget page. The meeting will be held at the MCWD Office, 15320 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345. If you have any questions, please contact Becky Christopher at 952-641-4512 or bchristopher@minnehahacreek.org.

19-360 28th & Garfield Apartments

Posted 09 August 2019

The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) is reviewing Permit #19-360 for conformance with the District’s rules. Yellow Tree Corp. are proposing an apartment complex at 601 & 609 28th St. W., in the City of Minneapolis. MCWD regulates the project under our Erosion Control and Stormwater Management rules. A sump catch basin will be installed to treat stormwater leaving the site.
Contact Cole Thompson with questions or concerns regarding the permit at cthompson@minnehahacreek.org or 952-641-4521.
Permits are reviewed by staff for compliance with District rules. Interested parties may request that the permit be considered by the MCWD Board of Managers. Requests for board consideration must be in writing and received at the MCWD offices prior to 4:30 PM, August 26th.

CSG - 18172 - 28TH GARFIELD - WATERSHED SUBMITTAL - 7-15-19.pdf

19-408

Posted 06 August 2019

The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) is reviewing Permit 19-408 for conformance with the District’s rules. Peter and Laurie Maiser are proposing a single family home project at 485 Medina Road in Medina. MCWD regulates the project under our Erosion Control and Wetland Protection rules. A wetland buffer will be established and no wetland impacts are proposed.

Contact Erin Manlick with questions or concerns regarding the permit at EManlick@minnehahacreek.org or 952-641-4586.

Permit 19-381 Public Notice

Posted 06 August 2019

The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) is reviewing a permit application for work within 600 feet of your property. Narr Construction is proposing a single family home at 1745 Hunter Dr (Permit 19-381). MCWD regulates the project under our Erosion Control and Wetland Protection Rules. A wetland buffer will be established and no wetland impacts are proposed.Contact Will Roach with questions or concerns regarding the permit at wroach@minnehahacreek.org or 952-641-4580.