South Washington Watershed District

09/18/2026

The South Washington Watershed District is proud to partner with the City of Woodbury, MN - Government to bring sweepers to the streets of Woodbury! Now we need your help to decide its name.

Street sweeping is a highly effective way to prevent water pollution. Sweepers stop excess nutrients, chloride, leaves, sediment, trash, pet waste, and vehicle debris from entering waterways and polluting our water resources.

Link to Vote: https://www.woodburymn.gov/1260/Name-a-Street-Sweeper-Contest
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Image Description: A industrial truck fitted with large brushes to collect debris from the street. A graphic on the side of the truck reads "Most storm drains connect direct to local lakes. Be part of the solution at adopt-a-drain.org", a logo for the City of Woodbury, and the South Washington Watershed District.

09/15/2026

We're hiring! SWWD is looking for a Watershed Restoration Specialist to join our team! Applications are due October 25th. For more information, visit our website.

SWWD Job Announcement Watershed Restoration Specialist September 14, 2026 The South Washington Watershed District seeks a full-time Watershed Restoration Specialist. Watershed Restoration Specialist – Posting (PDF) Watershed Restoration Specialist – Description (PDF) About the Position The South...

08/26/2026

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08/19/2026

PSA: Don't dump goldfish or aquarium plants into lakes, creeks, or ponds.

A large school of goldfish was discovered in a stormwater pond connected to Powers Lake in Woodbury. This presents a major risk water quality.

Goldfish have been popping up in lakes and streams across the Twin Cities metro and surrounding suburbs in recent years. The problem comes from humans releasing unwanted pet fish, and is considered illegal fish stocking in the state of Minnesota.

Read more about how you can protect local lakes and streams: https://swwdmn.gov/dont-release-goldfish/

Photo sourced from Minnesota DNR

Photo Description // Adult human hands holding a large goldfish on a boat at a lake.

04/22/2026

Thanks to the Woodbury Water Stewards for getting out there and celebrating Earth Week with some friendly competition and brews!

04/13/2026

04/13/2026

Hasenbank Stormwater Park was recently featured in an episode of Prairie Sportsman on Pioneer PBS. Thank you to Pioneer PBS and Prairie Sportsman for highlighting the ways SWWD manages stormwater in the Powers Lake subwatershed.

CHAPTERS2:09 Stormwater Park,14:23 Aquatic Defense ForceHost Bret Amundson learns about one community’s efforts to protect water quality through an adopt-a-d...

04/08/2026

Anyone can be a friend to the earth, adopt a drain and become a friend to earth today 💧🌎🍂

Adopt-a-Drain asks community members to adopt a storm drain in their neighborhood and keep it clear of leaves, trash, and other debris to reduce water pollution. Storm drains flow directly to local lakes, rivers, and wetlands, acting as a conduit for trash and organic pollutants. Volunteer fifteen minutes, twice a month, for cleaner waterways and healthier communities.

You can adopt a drain in your neighborhood, give it a name, and track your effort online at https://mn.adopt-a-drain.org/