4 Great MCWD Events
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3rd Annual Minnehaha Creek Clean-up
We are proud to partner once again with Leinenkugel's to clean up Minnehaha Creek on July 12, 2009.
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Land Conservation and Clean Water Summit 2009
MCWD is proud to partner with the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and the Minnesota Land Trust to bring you this exciting two day conference: Thursday, September 24: Friday, September 25: |
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Rain Barrels for Sale
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2008 Water Quality Lake Grades & Lawn Care Tips
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Get Outside! Recreation and Water Level Information
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As of Wednesday, June 3, 2009 the Lake level of Lake Minnetonka was 928.55. According to the operating procedure the Gray’s Bay Dam closes when the lake level is at 928.6 and below. The normal water level is 929.4 feet.
Current Lake Minnetonka water level and Gray's Bay dam discharge data:
| Date | Measurement | Value |
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| July 1, 2009 | Lake Level | 928.21 |
| July 1, 2009 | Discharge* | Dam Closed |
| *For canoeing Minnehaha Creek, safe discharge is between 75 - 150 cfs. | ||
2008-2009 MCWD's Construction Projects
- Minnehaha Falls and Glen Restoration
- Big Island Shoreline Stabilization
- Minnehaha Creek Re-meander at Methodist Hospital
Aquatic Invasive Species
Did you know? In Minnesota, it is illegal to transport aquatic plants, water from infested waters, and prohibited species on boats and trailers when on public roads. The state has established fines up to $1,000 for 
violating these regulations.
To report transportation of aquatic plants, *Call from a cell phone # T.I.P
*(from a line phone 1-800-652-9093).
To Learn more about what MCWD is doing about AIS please click here.
Locate the DNR Conservation Officer for your area
We all can do our Part to Stop the Spread!
Natural Resource-Based Planning online
Careful planning is one of the most powerful tools available to communities. Planning allows communities to conserve or restore the open space areas and natural features that people value most.
The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District has natural resource data available to help with your planning process. Our new web page features data sources and links to a variety of organizations and web sites that offer planning help, including cool land visualization and mapping tools. Click here to learn more about the power of planning to make YOUR community a great place to live.
Rule Making Task Force Information
The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Rule Making Task Force is working on comprehensive changes to the District's rules.
For more information, please contact MCWD's Planner.
MCWD's Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan
2007-2017 MCWD Plan Completed
View and Download a Fact Sheet about the Plan
Download a Chapter or the Entire Plan
Lake Minnetonka Web Cam
Click to View
2008 Financial Report
MCWD 2008 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program Annual Report
MCWD 2009 Budget Summary
Citizen Involvement Page
Information about MCWD Projects can now be viewed on the Projects Page
Love Your Lakeshore: Go Native (six minute video)
Subscribe to Splash!
Click here to sign up for Splash, MCWD's e-news messenger. You will receive periodic messages (2-6 per month) with news about the district...and we'll never give your information away.
Meetings
All board Meetings begin at 6:45 pm unless otherwise noted
Next Board Meeting
Thursday, July 2. 2009
Location: MCWD
Lower Level Meeting Room
18202 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka
Click here to see board meeting schedule for 2009
Rule Making Task Force
Tuesday, December 23. 2008
Location: Minnetonka Community Center
14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District - 18202 Minnetonka Blvd - Deephaven, MN 55391 - Office (952) 471-0590 - Fax (952) 471-0682
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