South Washington Watershed District-Regular Meeting and Workshop Tuesday November 12, 2024 5:00 p.m. *Please note the change in meeting time City of Woodbury Public Works Conference room-2301 Tower Drive Anyone wanting to participate in the web and telephone-based methods are encouraged to contact the District Administrator, John Loomis at 651-714-3714 or john.loomis@woodburymn.gov. This is to […]
Project Update Trout Brook Restoration Wrapping Up The summer of 2024 has seen the completion of the final stages of SWWD’s restoration at Trout Brook! In late July, our contracting team at MNL was able to successfully transfer Trout Brook’s flow to the newly constructed meandering channel while also completing floodplain restoration activities. Over the […]
SWWD is continuing AIS management in fall 2024 and will be treating several bodies throughout the district for aquatic invasive species (AIS), including: Colby Lake, La Lake, Ravine Lake, and Wilmes Lake (south basin). Serval lakes have extensive infestations of Eurasian Watermilfoil (EWM) and curlyleaf pondweed (CLP). Treatments will be conducted using herbicides to address […]
The South Washington Watershed District (SWWD) is excited to announce John Loomis as District Administrator, following the retirement of Administrator Matt Moore. John has dedicated 15 years to ensuring water quality in the South Washington Watershed District and is an esteemed member of the SWWD team. Have a question for the Administrator? Contact John by […]
The South Washington Watershed District (SWWD) is excited to introduce Abby Tekiela as the Water Resources Program Coordinator. In this new program for the District, Abby will coordinate with partners on all things outreach and education, work to grow our Campus Greening and Experiential Education programs, and support the District to engage with all who […]
SWWD is continuing efforts started in 2022, and will be treating Colby Lake, Markgrafs Lake, Ravine Lake, and La Lake for aquatic invasive species (AIS). All lakes have extensive AIS infestations of curly-leaf pondweed (CLP). Colby Lake also is extensively infested with Eurasian watermilfoil (EWM). Colby, Ravine and La lakes are infested lake wide and […]
The State of Minnesota has updated fish consumption guidance for Mississippi River Pools 2, 3, and 4. This area extends from Ford Dam Parkway in Saint Paul to Wabasha, including all of the Minnesota lakes and backwaters. Minnesota Department of Health recommends: For more information on safe-eating guidelines for fish in Minnesota, refer to the […]
By state law, South Washington Watershed District (SWWD) is required to prepare a Watershed Management Plan every ten years. The new plan will cover the years 2026–2035 and establish the goals and programs that will guide our work over this time. While the plan due date is more than a year away, we’re excited to […]
The Minnesota Association of Watershed Administrators presented to Matt Moore the Outstanding Watershed Administrator at the 2023 Minnesota Watersheds Annual Conference.
SWWD’s Trout Brook Project was awarded Project of the Year at the 2023 Minnesota Watersheds Annual Conference. Trout Brook is a cold water stream in Denmark Township, Washington County tributary to Lake St. Croix. The stream is fed by a 5500 acre watershed made up primarily of forest and agricultural lands. In the 1800s and […]