New MCWD Rules
The following revised MCWD rules became effective on September 1, 2010 after undergoing an extensive rule revision process:
For questions regarding the newly adopted rules please contact the Regulatory Department. The Rule Making Task Force and Technical Advisory Committee continue to work on revisions to the District’s Stormwater Management for which a public hearing is expected later this year. For more information on the rule revision process, visit the District’s Rule Revision page. |
Zebra Mussels in Lake Minnetonka
Zebra Mussels were discovered in Lake Minnetonka in late July. DNR Press Release Since the discovery of zebra mussels in Lake Minnetonka, MCWD will continue to work and collaborate with DNR, other agencies and communities to prevent the spread of this invasive species, and to monitor and manage its spread in Lake Minnetonka. What is MCWD doing to address this issue? Prevent the Spread! Find out what you can do! |
Zebra mussels found in Lake Minnetonka August 3rd, 2010 |
Clean Water and Climate Adaptation Summit 2010
MCWD is proud to partner with the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and the Minnesota Climate Change Adaptation Working Group to bring you:
Clean Water and Climate Adaptation Summit 2010
September 16 - 17 at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Don't miss this opportunity to hear some of the most dynamic and knowledgable people in the country talk about green infrastructure strategies for clean water and what we know about climate trends that will challenge us to keep our land and water healthy for the future. Reduced registration rate for MCWD affiliates! Contact Julie Westerlund for more information.
2010 Watershed Heroes Awards Ceremony
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On October 8, 2010 MCWD recognizes community members who have made significant contributions or accomplishments that improve the quality of water, quality of life in the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. 2010 Award Recipients Event Details |
Thank You Volunteers!
On Sunday, July 11, over 600 volunteers joined MCWD, Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company, and KS95 for the 4th annual Minnehaha Creek Cleanup - Thanks to each and every one of you, including our "Grand Marshal of Trash" Senator Amy Klobuchar!
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Get Outside! Recreation, Water Quality and Water Level Information
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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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| September 2, 2010 at 10:30 AM | Lake Level | 929.14 |
| September 1, 2010 | Discharge* | 100 cfs |
| *For canoeing Minnehaha Creek, safe discharge is between 75 - 150 cfs. | ||
Land for Clean Water
Visit the Land Conservation web page! |
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MCWD's Recent and Current Construction Projects
- Minnehaha Falls and Glen Restoration
- Big Island Shoreline Stabilization
- Minnehaha Creek Re-meander at Methodist Hospital
- Lake Minnetonka Shoreline Stabilization
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.
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
Tips to Avoid Water-borne Illnesses
Citizen Involvement Page
Love Your Lakeshore: Go Native (six minute video)
Check out Go Blue! Diamond Lake's new Blue Community Makeover Program
View Press Release
Join us on
Lake Minnetonka Web Cam
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Meetings
All board Meetings begin at 6:45 pm unless otherwise noted
Next Board Meeting
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Location: MCWD
Lower Level Meeting Room
18202 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka
Click here to see meeting schedules for 2010.
See the task force meeting schedule.
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District - 18202 Minnetonka Blvd - Deephaven, MN 55391 - Office (952) 471-0590 - Fax (952) 471-0682
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