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Updated fish consumption guidance

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…

Now Hiring: Grant Program Specialist

Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District (RWMWD) seeks a Grant Program Specialist. The Grant Program Specialist (GPS) leads the Stewardship Grant Program. This may include review, evaluation,…

2023 Watershed Excellence and Landscape Ecology Awards

2023 Watershed Excellence and Landscape Ecology Awards

On Thursday, November 16th, we recognized exemplary champions of water resources in the district at the 2023 Watershed Excellence and LEAP (Landscape Ecology Awards Program)…

Pick Up the Poop this Fall

Pick Up the Poop this Fall

Fall and winter can be key times for a particularly bad habit: not picking up after your pet. Hunting through leaves or digging in the…

Do you have passion for water and your community? Join the Water Stewards program for 2023

Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District is recruiting new Water Stewards for the upcoming year, 2023. Information sessions for prospective Water Stewards will be scheduled in the…

Winter Fish Kills: What Are They?

Winter Fish Kills: What Are They?

Winter fish kills, sometimes termed Winterkills, are a common, if visually unsettling, occurrence in areas where winters are long. They are typically caused by very…