Minnehaha Creek Watershed District has helped fund a variety of educational programs through the former Cynthia Krieg Watershed Stewardship Fund grant program.  Below you will find a few examples of interactive activities and lessons compiled or developed from this grant program.  

We have a wide variety of educational displays and exhibits available for (FREE) loan. Items can be checked out on request pending availability.  MCWD volunteers or staff may also be able to attend your community festival or event -- contact us if you are interested or would like more information about any of the below displays. 

MCWD volunteers and/or staff are happy to come to your organization, group, or school and give a presentation about what you can do to protect clean water. We also coordinate outreach events and training sessions. Keep up with what's going on at MCWD to make sure you don't miss out. 

Presentations

We've done presentations for a variety of groups, including Chambers of Commerce, Rotary Clubs, schools and religious education forums. Contact MCWD's Education and Engagement Coordinator for more information. 

Training Workshops and Seminars

MCWD's permitting staff are always available to help you navigate the permitting process and to make sure your site is in compliance. We occasionally offer workshops on topics such as erosion and sediment control or shoreline rip-rap.

Many newer developments have legally defined wetland buffers with special rules. We can give short, informal presentations for neighborhood groups and homeowners associations to help them understand what's involved. We can also provide more information and resources. Contact MCWD's Permitting Assistants for more information. 

Classroom Visits

MCWD Master Water Stewards are available on a limited basis to come to your classroom and talk about water quality and watershed issues. Contact MCWD's Education and Engagement Coordinator for more information.

Looking for water-friendly content for your newsletter, e-newsletter or website? The MCWD produces a variety of short, informative articles and advertisements that interested parties are free to use.

The MCWD also has a variety of educational videos for use on our YouTube page.

Please let us know if you plan to use an article or have suggestions for future content. 

Environmental Organizations

Blue Thumb

Metro Blooms

Freshwater Society

Metro Watershed Partners

Friends of the Mississippi River

Great River Greening