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SWPPP Annual Public Meeting
Annual Public Meeting Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District (RWMWD) Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Report 6:30 PM, June 5, 2024 Hybrid Meeting: In-Person and Web Conference The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) General Permit requires permittees to prepare a… Read More
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 Saint Paul to Wabasha, including all of the Minnesota lakes and backwaters. MDH recommends: People who are or may become pregnant, people who are breastfeeding… Read More
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, and implementation of grant applications as well as project coordination and assisting grantees. The GPS may also be responsible for coordinating or supporting the inspection… Read More
Bid Notice: 2024 Request for Consultant Proposals
The Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District, pursuant to Minnesota Statute 103B.227, is soliciting interest proposals for legal, professional, or technical consultant services. The Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District consulting positions are as follows: Attorney, Engineer, and Accountant. These positions are consulting positions and if you are interested in applying, please forward your… Read More
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) Awards. Four properties from around the district received LEAP awards for their breathtaking rain gardens, shoreline restorations, prairie restorations, and native pocket plantings. Additionally, seven… Read More
Drought Tolerant Native Plants and Turf Grass Alternatives- A Short List
RWMWD Natural Resources Program Staff After record-breaking snowfall during the winter of 2022-2023, most of Minnesota is experiencing drought. This year’s drought follows similar dry seasons in the summer months in 2021 and 2022. Water is one of our most important resources. You can help preserve this special resource… Read More
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 snow for your pet’s droppings may lead to the tempting prospect of just leaving the poop and walking away. It may be smelly, but it’s… Read More
Water-Friendly Fall Yard Care
Fall yard care can not only benefit your plants but, if done properly, can also contribute to the health of the lakes and streams in your community. These tips will keep your yard thriving and your neighborhood pollinators happy, all while preventing runoff pollution from leaves, grass, and other yard… Read More
Public Notice: Proposed 2023 Budget
PUBLIC NOTICE RAMSEY-WASHINGTON METRO WATERSHED DISTRICT RAMSEY AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES, MINNESOTA PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Board of Managers of the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District will hold a public hearing at 6:30 o’clock p.m., Wednesday, September 7, 2022, pursuant to Minn. Stat. §13D.021, to consider the proposed 2023 Fiscal Year… Read More
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 fall of 2022. Training for this volunteer program will begin in early January 2023. What is the Water Stewards Program? This program engages citizen volunteers… Read More