Who We Are
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District is a local unit of government
responsible for managing and protecting the water resources in
one of the largest and most heavily-used urban watersheds in Minnesota.
The watershed stretches 178-square miles from St. Bonifacius
to south Minneapolis and includes Lake Minnetonka, the
Minneapolis Chain of Lakes, Minnehaha Creek, and Minnehaha
Falls. It includes eight major creeks, 129 lakes, and thousands of
wetlands. Learn more about the watershed.
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Clean Water Tips
Tip: The more plants in your lawn, the less you need to water it, the less the soil erodes, the less fertilizer and chemicals are needed, and the more time there is to enjoy your attractive lawn. Native plants require less upkeep and chemicals, and provide better habitat for wildlife. (Learn more about this clean water tip).
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