Projects
Explore stormwater infrastructure and watershed restoration projects around the District. Searchable by city, nearby water body, or project phase. To view smaller projects in your neighborhood, view the Neighborhood Map. For information on funding for your own project, visit our Stewardship Grant page.
Explore stormwater infrastructure and watershed restoration projects around the District. Searchable by city, nearby water body, or project phase. To view smaller projects in your neighborhood, view the Neighborhood Map. For information on funding for your own project, visit our Stewardship Grant page.
Filter Projects
Battle Creek Lake
ABI Water Quality Pond
The Apostolic Bible Institute (ABS) Pond project removes nutrients and sediments from stormwater runoff originating in a large residential area of Oakdale.
Battle Creek
Battle Creek Erosion and Flood Control
This major project solved dangerous flooding and erosion issues along Battle Creek and spurred the formation of the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District.
Lake Phalen
Keller Creek Buffer
This wildlife and recreational corridor connects Keller and Phalen regional parks.
Lake Phalen
Keller Golf Course
A strong partnership makes Keller Golf Course an award-winning ecological preserve.
Keller Lake
Keller Lake Shoreline
Restoration transformed this unnatural rock shoreline into diverse native plantings.
Gervais Lake
Keller Parkway Conveyance
RWMWD installed two new box culverts to replace the current arch-shaped culverts on Keller Parkway.
Kohlman Creek
Kennard Street Control Structure
This control structure improves drainage along Kohlman Creek.
Kohlman Lake
Kohlman Basin
This wetland system cleans storm water flowing to the Phalen Chain of Lakes.
Kohlman Creek
Kohlman Creek Bank Stabilization
This creek stabilization protects Kohlman Basin wetland and Kohlman Lake.
Bennett Lake, Lake Owasso, Lake Wabasso
Lake Owasso Chain Carp Management
The Owasso Chain of Lakes: Reducing the carp population to improve water quality
Lake Owasso
Lake Owasso Shoreline Restoration
A park improvement project inspired this ecological buffer restoration
Gervais Lake, Keller Lake, Kohlman Lake, Lake Phalen
Lake Phalen Chain Carp Management
The Phalen Chain of Lakes: Groundbreaking carp research and effective management through a partnership with the University of Minnesota
Lake Phalen
Lake Phalen Shoreline
A project to prevent erosion led to restoration of two miles of stunning shoreland.
Gervais Creek
Lakeside Pond Buffer
Blue flag iris provides a lovely solution to pollutants and excessive geese.
Blufflands
Lower Afton Road Drainageway Improvements
An erosion and flood control project along Lower Afton Road.
Battle Creek
Maplewood Living Streets
A demonstration project to benefit residents and improve water quality.
Kohlman Lake
Maplewood Mall Retrofit
This innovative project cleans 20 million gallons of stormwater each year.
Kohlman Creek
Maplewood Middle School
Three large rain gardens filter runoff and protect water quality in Kohlman Creek.
Gervais Creek
Marketplace Pond Buffer
Marketplace Pond is an oasis of prairie in the midst of a suburban shopping district.
Kohlman Creek
Markham Pond Aeration
This former carp nursery has been rehabilitated to a bass and bluegill fishery.
Battle Creek
New Horizon Academy
This garden filters runoff and protects water quality in Battle Creek.
Bennett Lake
North Heights Christian Academy
A rain garden filters runoff from the church parking lot.
Kohlman Creek
North St. Paul Target
Impermeable pavement has been replaced by four rain gardens and two tree trenches that treat water before it reaches Kohlman Creek
Kohlman Creek
North St. Paul Urban Ecology Center
This abandoned sod farm now harbors a diverse ecosystem along a popular trail.
Kohlman Creek
PCU Environmental Learning Center (Target Pond)
This pond provides flood protection while hosting pollinators and waterfowl.
Lake Phalen
Phalen Chain of Lakes Outlet
This outlet Increases the flow capacity of Lake Phalen reduced flooding upstream.
St. Paul Beltline Interceptor
Phalen Wetland Restoration
This ephemeral wetland is directly connected to Lake Phalen.
Blufflands
Ponds at Battle Creek Golf Course
This executive course showcases prairie, savanna and scenic water features
Wakefield Lake
Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church
Six rain gardens and one infiltration trench filters runoff from the church parking lot.
Bennett Lake
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
Two rain gardens filter runoff from the church parking lot.
Willow Creek
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Two rain gardens filter parking lot runoff to protect Willow Creek.
Kohlman Lake
Redeeming Love Church
Five rain gardens filter runoff from the church roof and parking lot.
Bennett Lake
Roseville Area Middle School
This rain garden filters parking lot runoff to protect water quality in Bennett Lake.
Ryan Drive Conveyance
RWMWD installed a new box culvert to replace the current arch-shaped culvert on Ryan Drive.
Battle Creek
Slumberland Clearance Outlet Store – Suburban Avenue
This native planting area reduced impervious surface, provides pollinator habitat, and filters rainwater runoff before it drains into Battle Creek
Grass Lake
Snail Lake Regional Park Wetland Restoration
Partnerships are working to restore and preserve the most ecologically diverse parkland in the northern part of the Watershed
Tanners Lake
Tanners Lake 5th Street Basin
A wetland modification to help improve the water quality of Tanners Lake.
Tanners Lake
Tanners Lake Alum Treatment Facility
A unique treatment facility to remove phosphorus from stormwater.
Tanners Lake
Tanners Lake Berm
A berm along Tanners Lake helps with flood water retention and water quality.
Tanners Lake
Tanners Lake Tartan High School Pond
A high quality wetland constructed to treat water before reaching Tanners lake.
Tanners Lake
Tanners Lake Wetland
Modifications to a nearby wetland help bring cleaner water to Tanners Lake.
Battle Creek
Trinity Presbyterian Church
A pair of rain gardens capture and filter runoff from the church parking lot.
Battle Creek Lake
Valley Creek Road Infiltration System
A stormwater treatment system catches runoff before reaching Tamarack Swamp.
Battle Creek Lake
Vogel Manufacturing Drainage Improvements
Pond modifications alleviate flooding of a business and roadway.
Wakefield Lake
Wakefield Park Stormwater Improvements
Four rain gardens filter parking lot runoff to protect Wakefield Lake from pollution.
Kohlman Creek
Weaver Elementary School
This school rain garden protects Kohlman Creek from runoff pollution.
Willow Creek
Willow Creek Drainage Improvements
A new storm sewer system to safely convey flows to Willow Lake.
Bennett Lake
Willow Pond CMAC
This large rain garden filters runoff and protects water quality in Bennett Lake
Battle Creek Lake
Woodbury Elementary and Middle School
This pair of large school rain gardens protect Battle Creek Lake from runoff pollution.
Wakefield Lake
Woodland Hills Church
Four rain gardens filter parking lot runoff to protect Wakefield Lake from pollution.