SWWD is continuing efforts started in 2022, and will be treating Colby Lake, Markgrafs Lake, Ravine Lake, and La Lake for aquatic invasive species (AIS). All lakes have extensive AIS infestations of curly-leaf pondweed (CLP). Colby Lake also is extensively infested with Eurasian watermilfoil (EWM). Colby, Ravine and La lakes are infested lake wide and […]
Notice is hereby given that the South Washington Watershed District (SWWD) Board has scheduled a meeting to review its Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). The meeting will be held during SWWD’s regularly scheduled Board meeting at 6:00 p.m. on May 14, 2024. The purpose of this public meeting […]
The State of Minnesota has updated fish consumption guidance for Mississippi River Pools 2, 3, and 4. This area extends from Ford Dam Parkway in Saint Paul to Wabasha, including all of the Minnesota lakes and backwaters. Minnesota Department of Health recommends: For more information on safe-eating guidelines for fish in Minnesota, refer to the […]
South Washington Watershed District is requesting Bids for the construction of the followingProject:St. Paul Park Network 3B BMP DesignBids for the construction of the Project will be received electronically through Quest until Friday, April26, 2024 at 3:30 pm CST. Official Quote Selection will occur at the SWWD Board meeting onTuesday, May 14, 2024.The Project includes […]
By state law, South Washington Watershed District (SWWD) is required to prepare a Watershed Management Plan every ten years. The new plan will cover the years 2026–2035 and establish the goals and programs that will guide our work over this time. While the plan due date is more than a year away, we’re excited to […]
The Minnesota Association of Watershed Administrators presented to Matt Moore the Outstanding Watershed Administrator at the 2023 Minnesota Watersheds Annual Conference.
SWWD’s Trout Brook Project was awarded Project of the Year at the 2023 Minnesota Watersheds Annual Conference. Trout Brook is a cold water stream in Denmark Township, Washington County tributary to Lake St. Croix. The stream is fed by a 5500 acre watershed made up primarily of forest and agricultural lands. In the 1800s and […]
The South Washington Watershed District (SWWD) is excited to announce the selection of Sarah Lilja as its 2023-24 Artist-in Residence. As a unanimous selection from a robust applicant pool of area photographers due to her distinctive compositions, vibrant colors and attention to unseen details, SWWD is confident that Sarah will make an excellent artistic partner […]
SWWD and its partners have begun restoration of Trout Brook. The centerpiece of the restoration will be a re-meandered channel and floodplain creation within the Afton Alps property. The channel will rerouted from its current, straightened alignment back to its historical location. Construction of Phase I and II has been completed. Full project details click […]
The South Washington Watershed District (SWWD) received the 2021 Organization Award from the Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnerships on January 20, 2021. The SWWD provides local leadership for climate adaptation and resiliency. The SWWD is the only watershed district to create a Climate Resiliency Plan and is providing direct assistance to small cities that lack the […]