The South Washington Watershed District is seeking input from people who live, work and recreate in the area to help shape our 2026–2035 Watershed Management Plan. We’d like to know what issues concern you the most and where you’d like to see us focus our attention in the coming years. Feedback will be solicited at two […]
Bid closed date 1:00 pm on August 1, 2024 Bids received electronically through QuestCDN vBid Online Bidding ONLY. The online bidportal will be open for vBid on July 10, 2024. No paper bids will be accepted. The project plansare GVP2024-01 Glacial Valley Trail, which includes grading, bituminous paving, concretesidewalk, and turf establishment. A virtual bid […]
The South Washington Watershed District Board Managers will be attending the Water in Woodbury Tour on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 2:30-4:30pm. Event Details Tour stops and discussion topics: Tour is coordinated by Washington County in collaboration with South Washington Watershed District and the City of Woodbury. Location Woodbury Public Works Building2301 Tower DriveWoodbury, MN 55125
South Washington Watershed District-Regular Meeting and Tour Tuesday July 9, 2024 5:30 p.m. 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 assist with meeting management and is not […]
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.