Part of Minnehaha Creek Watershed District’s (MCWD) mission is to protect lakes, streams, and wetlands within the watershed’s boundaries. To do this, MCWD requires permits for certain types of construction projects:

• Stormwater management
• Waterbody crossing
• Wetland protection
• Floodplain alteration
• Dredging
• Shoreline stabilization 

When a project requires public notice, we mail a postcard notification to landowners within 600 feet of the project site. Comments are accepted from the public for 14 calendar days following the public notice date. During this time, individuals may request the Board of Managers consider the permit if they have concerns about the project.

• 2027 Watershed Management Plan Initial Planning Meeting

• Permit #25-508: Highway 12 Roadway Improvements

  • Wayzata

• Permit #25-549: Plymouth Plaza

  • Plymouth

• Permit #25-594: Riprap Installation

  • Edina

• Permit #25-599: Calvary Church Stormwater Infiltration Basin

  • Deephaven

• Permit #26-029: Shorewood Fiber Optic Installation

  • Shorewood

• Permit #26-030: St. Louis Park Natural Gas Line Improvements

  • St. Louis Park

• Permit #26-031: Deephaven/Woodland Fiber Optic Installation

  • Deephaven

• Permit #26-032: Minnetonka Beach Fiber Optic Installation

  • Minnetonka Beach

• Permit #26-040: TH5 and Rolling Acres Natural Gas Service

  • Victoria

• Permit #26-045: Single-Family Homes

  • Minnetonka

• Permit #26-047: Essex Road Natural Gas Service

  • Minnetonka

• Permit #26-048: Orono Fiber Optic Installation

  • Orono

• Permit #26-054: Medina Fiber Optic Installation

  • Medina

Current Public Notices