Newsletter writing workshop - September 15
Clean Water & Climate Adaptation Summit - September 16-17
Watershed Heroes Awards - October 8
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Newsletter writing workshop - September 15
| Learn how to write a newsletter everyone wants to read! For lake and river groups. |
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Wednesday, September 15 7:00-8:30pm RSVP: Include: name, name of organization, email, address & phone number |
Clean Water and Climate Adaptation Summit - September 16-17
The Summit will be held at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.
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Thursday, September 16 Friday, September 17 |
Summit Objective: Join local government officials and staff, industry leaders, natural resource professionals, scientists, and citizens to learn how climate trends might affect Minnesota and the region, how green infrastructure will be a key water-management strategy, and how to make informed decisions and enhance the economic viability of your community. |
Watershed Heroes Awards - October 8
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. Award winners |
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| RSVP by September 24th: Chandi McCracken at cmccracken@minnehahacreek.org or call 952-471-0590 x 222 | |
Zebra Mussel Open House Meetings August 31 & September 1, 2010
To help keep the public informed about the zebra mussel infestation on Lake Minnetonka, the DNR in collaboration with the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, has scheduled two open house meetings. The meetings will allow residents and lake users to ask questions regarding potential impacts, regulations and actions that can be taken to protect boats and equipment, and to prevent the spread of zebra mussels.
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A short overview presentation will be given at the beginning of the open house. Booths staffed by DNR, LMCD and MCWD will answer questions about:
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Fundraising & Grants Workshop - August 25, 2010
Supported in part by the Citizens for the Minnehaha Creek Corridor |
Is your lake and river group looking to increase funding for their projects to improve our waters? Presenter: Marian Bender, Executive Director of Minnesota Waters Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - 7:00-8:30pm Free for all lake and river groups Lake Hiawatha Recreation Center RSVP by Wednesday, August 18, 2010
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Visit MCWD Representatives at the Tour de Tonka on Saturday! We will be there ready to answer questions, hand out information and MCWD swag Saturday, August 7th - 7:30 AM |
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Dutch Lake (DL-5) Improvement Project Public Hearing- July 22, 2010
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District will be holding a public hearing for the Dutch Lake (DL-5) Improvement Project July 22, 2010 at 7PM MCWD Offices: 18202 Minnetonka Blvd. Deephaven, MN 55391. This project was presented at a community meeting at Minnetrista City Hall on June 29, 2010 and may include, wetland restoration, erosion control, shoreline improvements, upland restoration and pasture management on the Camp Christmas Tree site. The estimated cost of this project is $227,000.00 and if ordered, would be paid for by the District’s ad valorem tax levy. |
Turbid-Lunsten Lake Improvement Project Public Hearing- July 22, 2010
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District will be holding a public hearing for the Turbid – Lunsten Lake Improvement Project July 22, 2010 at 7PM MCWD offices, 18202 Minnetonka Blvd. Deephaven, MN 55391. This project was presented at a community meeting at Laketown Hall on June 30 and may include a 40 acre wetland restoration adjacent to Turbid Lake. The estimated cost of this project is $1.2 million and if ordered, would be paid for by the District’s ad valorem tax levy. |
NEMO - On the Water - July 14, 2010
Elected Officials are invited to join us on Lake Minnetonka's Queen of Excelsior for a cruise that includes a view of MCWD's shoreline restoration projects in Mound and Excelsior from the water. Evening of Wednesday, July 14, 2010
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Minnehaha Creek Clean up - July 11, 2010
Weigh'd in Against Pollution Help us collect 1000 lbs of trash from along the Minnehaha Creek Sunday, July 11, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. Meet at Lake Hiawatha @ the corner of East 46th Street and 28th Avenue Pancake Breakfast followed by trash pick up and then a barbecue lunch provided by Leinenkugel's. Beer available to those 21 years and older. RSVP: by July 5 at 612-743-2727 or kellylcochrane@gmail.com or |
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Turbid-Lunsten Improvement Project Public Informational Meeting - June 30, 2010
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) will hold a public informational meeting on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 to discuss water quality projects between Turbid and Lunsten Lake. At the meeting, District staff will present findings from a study that explores the feasibility of options that will restore wetlands and lower excessive levels of phosphorus, a nutrient that can cause algae blooms and degrade aquatic habitat. This is an informational meeting, with opportunities for the public to comment. Wednesday, June 30, 2010, starting at 6:30 PM Laketown Hall Please contact James Wisker (952-471-0590 x206 | jwisker@minnehahacreek.org) for more information. |
Dutch Lake Improvement Project Public Informational Meeting - June 29, 2010
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) will hold a public informational meeting on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 to discuss water quality projects for Dutch Lake. At the meeting, District staff will present findings from a study that explores the feasibility of options that will lower excessive levels of phosphorus, a nutrient that can cause algae blooms and degrade aquatic habitat. This is an informational meeting, with opportunities for the public to comment. Tuesday, June 29 2010, starting at 6:30 PM Minnetrista City Hall - Police Training Room Please contact James Wisker (952-471-0590 x206 | jwisker@minnehahacreek.org) for more information. |
Metro Blooms Raingarden Workshops - April - June 2010
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Register at metroblooms.org or call (651) 699-2426. The Raingarden Workshop (Part A) teaches landowners how to install a raingarden using native plants that don’t require fertilizers or pesticides, and whose long roots help draw the water deep into the soil. Rusty Schmidt, a Minneapolis landscape ecologist, is the key presenter. Metro Blooms is offering a complete Raingarden Installation valued at $1000 to the 5000th workshop attendee. |
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2010 Raingarden Workshop Part A Locations
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Big Island Adventure Weekend on the Minnehaha - June 19-20, 2010
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Big Island Weekend - June 19th and 20th The Steamboat Minnehaha will be shuttling riders to and from the Big Island park on Saturday and Sunday. MCWD staff will be there Saturday to answer questions about restoration and the wild life and plant life at the park. Tickets, Schedule and other Information Sponsored by The Museum of Lake Minnetonka, the City of Orono and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, |
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Native Planting: Improve Water Quality - June 15, 2010
Date: Tuesday June 15, 2010 from 7 to 8:30pm |
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Learn why geese prefer your lawn! |
Sponsored by: MCWD, Minnesota Waters & Schutz Lake Association |
Excelsior Art on the Lake - June 12, 2010
Visit MCWD Representatives at the Excelsior Art on the Lake on Saturday! We will be there ready to answer questions, hand out information and MCWD swag Saturday, June 12, 10-6 & Sunday, June 13, 10-4 |
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