A gathering of the Watershed District’s citizen-led lake and stream associations
Saturday April 5, 2008
8:30 am - 3:15 pm
St. Louis Park Recreation Center
3700 Monterey Drive
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Who should attend?
Members and leadership of citizen-led lake or stream associations within the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) and those interested in starting new citizen-led water protection groups within MCWD.
Why attend?
You will have an opportunity to convene with other water stewards, network, and participate in peer-to-peer learning.
The Citizens’ Summit will also offer expert presentations and interactive educational breakout sessions to strengthen your lake or stream groups and increase water quality protection.
Fabulous Prizes will be awarded!
Summit Agenda, Breakout Sessions, & Registration Information:
General Summit Agenda
Breakout Session Descriptions
Summit Registration Form
*Cost: $15.00 per person (to help cover food and materials)
Registration is limited – reserve your spot today!
Registration Deadline:
Wednesday, March 26th, 2008
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The Citizens’ Summit will Feature:
- Challenges and Opportunities Panel: Not your average panel discussion! Guaranteed to be both informative and interactive, citizen leadership and members of MCWD’s lake and stream groups will share stories of their successes, challenges, and seek input from all Summit attendees.
- Breakout Sessions: Summit attendees will attend two one-hour sessions. Session topics and information have been strategically selected to help strengthen the knowledge base and improve the effectiveness of lake and stream groups throughout MCWD. Session descriptions available HERE
- Lunch Keynote Presentation:
- Presenters: Dick Osgood, Executive Director, Lake Minnetonka Association and Steve McComas, Owner, Blue Water Science
- Presentation Title: Does your lake have any lake monsters?
- Presentation Description: Dick and Steve will present and review issues and concerns regarding aquatic invasive species including prevention and control policy, philosophy and practice. The presenters will explore a range of approaches and encourage audience questions and dialog
- Opportunities for networking and learning from other citizen water stewards
- Fabulous Prizes will be awarded!
- You and your lake or stream group qualify if:
- Your association has 5 or more members in attendance for the entirety of the Summit
- You personally arrive at the Summit by 8:30 am
- You filled out the Watershed Association Initiative survey earlier this winter
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For More Information...
Leah Peterson, Minnesota Waters Watershed Organizer Minnesota Waters via email or
at 320.223.1727
