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Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District is a local unit of government that manages 18 lakes, 5 streams and 1000+ wetlands in the 65 square miles that drains ulitmately to the Mississippi River.

Tell us what you think!RWMWD's Draft 2027-2036 Management Plan is now open for public review and comment until November ...
10/01/2026

Tell us what you think!

RWMWD's Draft 2027-2036 Management Plan is now open for public review and comment until November 24.

The Management Plan will guide the District’s goals, projects, and programs for the next 10 years, including work to protect and improve our lakes, streams, wetlands, groundwater, and other water resources.

View the plan and share comments using the review platform: bit.ly/RWMWDplan

We’ll also host a Community Input Session on October 27 from 7–8 p.m. at the RWMWD office in Little Canada, with a Zoom option available.

We are excited to announce that Regulatory Specialist Mary Fitzgerald is the 2026 recipient of the Deborah L. Swackhamer...
09/08/2026

We are excited to announce that Regulatory Specialist Mary Fitzgerald is the 2026 recipient of the Deborah L. Swackhamer Early Career Award. This award, presented at the annual Minnesota Water Resources Conference, recognizes early-career professionals who bring knowledge, creativity, and commitment to improving Minnesota's water resources.

Since Mary joined RWMWD in 2019, she has brought energy and leadership to her work in the construction site and stormwater facilities inspection programs, particularly as the first staff liaison for DEIA efforts in our organization. In addition to her daily work, Mary is an instructor for the University of Minnesota's Erosion and Stormwater Management Certification Program and has served on the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization's Community Advisory Committee since 2020.

Congrats, Mary, on this recognition!

RWMWD is proud to announce that the Lake Phalen shoreline restoration has received a Natural Shoreline Award from the Ea...
08/26/2026

RWMWD is proud to announce that the Lake Phalen shoreline restoration has received a Natural Shoreline Award from the East Metro Water Resource Education Program (EMWREP) at Washington Conservation District! The recognition highlights two decades of efforts to replace turf with native wildflowers, shrubs, trees, and deep-rooted vegetation. With nearly two miles of restored shoreline, expansive oak woodlands, and multiple public access points, Phalen serves as a practical restoration model for Minnesota communities revitalizing urban lake shorelines.

Find out more about the restoration and the award at the eastmetrowater.org blog.

08/25/2026

The bad news: Much of the metro area is in a severe drought, which can lead to those fall leaves changing earlier, less vibrant colors, and earlier leaf drop. Have you seen sumac already turning red along the roads? Us too.

The good news: You can still get your fall color fix from native prairie plants like Little Bluestem, Black Eyed Susan, Purple Stemmed Aster, and Showy Goldenrod (it's not Ragweed, we promise).

You can also scoop up some fall plants of your own at the Blue Thumb Fall Native Plant Sale on September 19th, 10 am - 1 pm at Valley Community Presbyterian Church in Golden Valley. Looking for something closer to home? Check out a nearby native plant nursery (link in comments)

08/06/2026

Thanks to Eastside Boys and Girls Club and the Black Business Network for inviting us to celebrate National Night Out with you! It was a lovely day to enjoy a Build A Healthy Lake Game or paint a pot for a native plant. Same time next year?

Thanks for joining us for our second Watershed Week from July 19 - 25! Twenty-eight people took part in the Landscape Ec...
08/04/2026

Thanks for joining us for our second Watershed Week from July 19 - 25! Twenty-eight people took part in the Landscape Ecology Tour and 63 joined Native Plant Bingo; poor air quality meant we had to wait until 2027 for the second Bikes and Blooms. Huge thanks to the volunteers and staff who made this watershed celebration possible.

We're seeking a local artist to help recognize inspirational volunteers and clean water champions.The Ramsey-Washington ...
07/29/2026

We're seeking a local artist to help recognize inspirational volunteers and clean water champions.

The Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District invites Twin Cities artists to design and handcraft 4–5 Watershed Excellence Awards (budget $250–$300 each) to honor volunteers, partners, and community members protecting our water. Pieces will be presented at our November recognition dinner.

Proposal deadline: August 14
Twin Cities metro artists encouraged to apply.

07/22/2026

Bee there or bee square! Join us this Thursday at 3rd Act Brewery in Woodbury from 5:30pm-7pm to win Minnesota native plants that help pollinators and local lakes!

07/21/2026

The hunt is on! Complete our Phalen Chain of Lakes scavenger hunt to win a Lake Phalen coffee mug. Click the link below to download the scavenger hunt card and learn how to secure your mug.

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2665 Noel Drive
Little Canada, MN
55117

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16517927950

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