2024 South Washington Watershed District Plan Update

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Please answer ten quick questions about lakes, rivers, and wetlands in your area.

The South Washington Watershed District (SWWD) is a special purpose local unit of government that covers portions of ten communities in southern Washington County. We manage water resources such as lakes, streams, and wetlands to reduce the risk of flooding and protect water quality.

SWWD is currently seeking input from people who live, work and recreate in our 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.

Learn more about the South Washington Watershed District and what we do in this story map or visit our website at swwdmn.org.

1. Do you live, work, own land, or recreate in the South Washington Watershed? (see web map for boundaries) If so, in what communities?

Check all that apply.

Live

Work

Own Land

Recreate

Afton

Cottage Grove

Denmark Township

Grey Cloud Island Township

Hastings

Lake Elmo

Newport

Oakdale

St. Paul Park

Woodbury

2. Please share 3-5 local water bodies that are most important to you.

3. How do you use local lakes, rivers, streams and wetlands?

Check all that apply.

I visit city parks or walk/bike on trails near lakes and wetlands in my neighborhood

I visit state and regional parks, nature centers, or other natural areas

I live on or very near the Mississippi or St. Croix River

I go swimming at local beaches

I go boating, canoeing, kayaking, or stand-up paddle-boarding

I go fishing

Other:

4. How would you characterize the overall water quality in our watershed district?

Good

Fair

Poor

Don't know

Mississippi River

St. Croix River

Lakes

Streams

Wetlands

Groundwater

Clear selection

5. Please share 3-5 water issues in the South Washington Watershed that you think are most important to address.

6. Looking at the list below, which five actions should the Watershed District prioritize in the next 10 years?

Check five (5).

Improving water quality in the Mississippi and St. Croix Rivers

Restoring degraded lakes, streams and wetlands

Protecting groundwater from contamination and overuse

Protecting/restoring natural habitat

Preparing for climate change and extreme rainfall events

Developing new strategies to reduce chloride (salt) pollution

Maintaining stormwater and flood prevention infrastructure

Educating the public about water resource problems and solutions

Educating students and youth

Strengthening community connections through partnerships and volunteer engagement

Collaborating with other levels of government, such as cities, the county, and the state

7. Tell us one issue or concern you'd most like to see the South Washington Watershed District address.

8. What is one action YOU have taken to protect water in your community?

9. Which best describes your home or property?

Check all that apply.

Apartment or condo

Single family home in a city

Residential lot in the country

Large acreage, non-agricultural

Agricultural

Lakeshore, streambank or riverfront property

Mobile home park

10. Are you affiliated with any of the following organizations? (Through work, volunteering, serving on a board, etc.)

Check all that apply.

City, township, or county government

Soil and Water Conservation District or Watershed Management Organization

State or Federal agency administering land, water, environment or agriculture programs

Hunting or fishing group (ie. Trout Unlimited, Pheasants Forever, etc.)

Non-profit or community environmental group (ie. Nature Conservancy, Pollinator Friendly Alliance, etc.)

South Washington County Schools

Other:

THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR OPINIONS AND IDEAS!

We'd love to stay in touch as we continue our watershed management plan update. Sign up here, and we’ll add you to our mailing list.

South Washington Watershed District also offers cost-share grants for urban and agricultural projects that help to protect water resources. These grants fund a wide range of projects, including raingardens, cover crops, gully stabilization, and converting turf or cropland to native habitat. To discuss options on your land, sign-up for a free site visit at www.mnwcd.org.

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