What’s in your drinking water? To participate in this free water screening clinic, bring water from your home tap (minimum of one cup - 8oz) in a clean, hard plastic or glass container and include the location and date that you collected the sample. We will run a screen test on your water for nitrate and chloride. You can wait for your results or request them via email.

During the clinic, experts will also be on hand to discuss wellhead protection and groundwater concerns, including arsenic, bacteria, pesticides, and Perfluorinated Alkylated Substances (PFAS). Stop by anytime to pick up fact sheets and talk with clinic volunteers. This clinic is free and open to everyone, regardless of what city, county or state they live in. 

Help to plant a raingarden at Powers Lake Park in Woodbury.

Learn about decompaction and soil amendment practices for urban, residential, commercial, & community green spaces during the professional training event for stormwater practitioners, land managers, landscape contractors, builders, & developers.

This workshop will include classroom presentations, soil assessments, and field demonstrations.

During this presentation, we’ll talk about climate trends and water availability and share strategies for building drought resiliency in your lawn and gardens.

Join us in celebrating 20yrs of local government partnership to protect and restore our water resources!

In 2006, six local government partners in Washington County pooled their funding to hire a shared watershed educator. Over the years, the East Metro Water Resource Education Program (EMWREP) has grown to serve 29 member communities and has proven itself to be a statewide leader in water education. 

EMWREP has helped to propel numerous large-scale initiatives, including Blue Thumb - Planting for Clean Water, Adopt-a-Drain, Minnesota Water Stewards, the MS4 Stormwater Education Toolkit, and St. Croix Workshop on the Water. Our education programs have also inspired thousands of people to complete water protection and habitat restoration projects on their land. 

This free, fun, family-friendly community event is cohosted by the Brown’s Creek Watershed District, Sustainable Stillwater MN, and Bird City Stillwater.

The annual event features live raptors, environmental education stations, crafts, games, live music, and free ice cream. Community residents can also tour the newly restored Brown’s Creek and learn about local water improvement efforts.

Calling all lake associations in Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Ramsey, and Washington Counties!

Join us to learn, share programs and ideas, and talk with people from other area lake associations. RSVP here.‍ ‍

Discover the hidden world that comes alive after sunset! Join us for an evening stroll at Tamarack Park as we search for moths, fireflies, spiders, frogs, and other fascinating nocturnal creatures.

Learn about the important roles these nighttime critters play in the ecosystem while experiencing the sights and sounds of nature after dark.

Join us aboard a Stillwater River Boat for our signature networking and education event for local leaders, including city councils, planning commissions, township boards, county commissioners, SWCD and watershed board members.

Register at www.tinyurl.com/2026WOW.

This year’s event will include a popular “conservation speed dating” activity with learning stations about harmful algal blooms, healthy aquatic plants, ash tree management, stream restoration, comp plans and codes, and wake boat model ordinances.

During our keynote presentations, speakers will also share updates about the Minnesota Nutrient Reduction Strategy, the St. Croix TMDL, and the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway boundary sign project.

Live in the Gutherie Park neighborhood of Oakdale? (easy of Tanners Lake and north of Hwy 94)

Stop by on Tuesday, July 7 for a sweet treat and info about our Pollinator Pathways grant program.

Funds are available to help you plant trees and gardens in your yard to protect water and support butterflies, birds, and bees.

Last year, Washington County and Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District completed a large-scale stormwater retrofit project at Square Lake Park, which will help to keep the lake clean for years to come. Now, we need your help to plant a large raingarden near the beach!

How healthy are the lakes, rivers, and other water resources in Washington County and the larger St. Croix watershed? Where are we seeing improvements and what new challenges have emerged in recent years?

Join us for a fun and immersive aquatic critter quest at Carver Lake Park. We’ll get our hands wet as we search for fish, frogs, snails, and aquatic insects and learn what these critters can teach us about the health of a lake or stream.

Celebrate the Watershed Partners' 30th anniversary with a paddleboat tour on the Mississippi River in St. Paul! Connect with local water professionals and learn about the history and future of the Mississippi while enjoying the view from the water.

We all want beautiful yards, but summer irrigation can place a major strain on municipal water supplies and cost homeowners a lot of money.

During this presentation, Angie Hong will share strategies for building drought resiliency in your lawn and gardens. We’ll talk about simple changes, such as modifying your mowing and irrigation, as well as bolder conversions that replace traditional turf grass with low-mow and drought resistant fescues. Angie will also provide recommendations for deep-rooted native plants to include in your garden areas.

Whether your yard is large or small, the little changes you make can help to preserve Woodbury’s groundwater resources for future generations.  

Join Sustainable Stillwater MN and the City of Stillwater for a community habitat restoration project at Lumberjack Landing Park. Volunteers will help plant approximately 175 native, climate-resilient trees and shrubs to support migratory birds and strengthen local biodiversity along the St. Croix River flyway.

Visit us at the Landscape Revival. We’ll be sharing information about native plants and habitat restoration.

Market: Purchase MN native plants from seven local growers. No systemic insecticides.

Expo: Learn to select and grow native plants for pollinators, wildlife, and water quality. Visit with educators and experts from conservation and environmental organizations. Get your landscaping questions answered.

Meet us at WaterFest! This free, family festival celebrates our clean lakes and provides an opportunity for outdoor hands-on learning about clean water, wildlife, and land and water conservation.

Have you been looking for ways to make a positive impact on the environment around you? Convert your turf lawn to a pollinator-friendly habitat? Or attract more birds to your property? The South Washington Watershed District provides grant funding to eligible individuals and organizations within the district for water stewardship planting. This program promotes water quality improvement by focusing on the reduction of phosphorus in stormwater runoff, reducing erosion and sedimentation, and preserving and restoring natural lands throughout the watershed.

Afton’s Natural Resource and Groundwater Committee welcomes you to join an upcoming volunteer planting event. Volunteers will be working together to plant native trees, shrubs, and flowers at City Hall.

Come visit us at the annual Belwin Bison Festival. We’ll be sharing info about prairies and native plantings and handing out prairie wildlife trading cards.

Choose from hundreds of varieties of plants including annuals and perennials, native and prairie plants, monarch and pollinator favorites, grasses, shade loving plants, and vegetables including heirloom tomatoes and herbs.

Afton’s Natural Resource and Groundwater Committee welcomes you to join an upcoming volunteer planting event. Volunteers will be working together to plant native trees, shrubs, and flowers at Steamboat Park and City Hall.

Have you been looking for ways to make a positive impact on the environment around you? Convert your turf lawn to a pollinator-friendly habitat? Or attract more birds to your property? The South Washington Watershed District provides grant funding to eligible individuals and organizations within the district for water stewardship planting. This program promotes water quality improvement by focusing on the reduction of phosphorus in stormwater runoff, reducing erosion and sedimentation, and preserving and restoring natural lands throughout the watershed.

Stop by and visit us at this free, fun, family-friendly event.

We’ll be sharing info about pollinator grants, healthy soils, and clean water.

Join Watershed Partners for Adopt-a-Drain Day at the Minnesota Twins baseball game!

The game will be held at Target Field in Minneapolis on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 at 1:10 PM with a pre-game parade around the field beforehand.

Have you been looking for ways to make a positive impact on the environment around you? Convert your turf lawn to a pollinator-friendly habitat? Or attract more birds to your property? The South Washington Watershed District provides grant funding to eligible individuals and organizations within the district for water stewardship planting. This program promotes water quality improvement by focusing on the reduction of phosphorus in stormwater runoff, reducing erosion and sedimentation, and preserving and restoring natural lands throughout the watershed.

Celebrate Earth Day and join Minnesota Water Stewards for an evening of water-themed Trivia. Everyone is welcome so bring the whole family. Free to play. Prizes for top 3 teams and prize drawings in between rounds.

6:00 PM Come early to order food & drink.
6:30-8:30 PM Trivia

Join Washington County Master Gardeners to learn about planting for pollinators. This free workshop will explore simple yet practical steps you can take at home to support native bees and butterflies.