Minnehaha Creek Watershed District

Join us on Tuesday, March 25th from 6:30–8:00 PM at Victoria City Hall (1670 Stieger Lake Lane, Victoria, MN 55386) for a public meeting on the East Auburn Wetland Restoration Project. The wetland restoration project aims to enhance water quality flowing into impaired East Auburn Lake. MCWD and the City are planning to complement the restoration by replacing a failing pedestrian boardwalk. This project continues our commitment to improving water resources in the watershed’s headwaters, the Six Mile Creek-Halsted Bay (SMCHB) Subwatershed. For more details on this project and our ongoing efforts in the SMCHB Subwatershed, read and subscribe to our SMCHB project newsletter. https://lnkd.in/gYugpau4 #waterresources #publicmeeting #watershed

?? Last Chance to Apply! ?? ? There are only a few days left to apply for MCWD's Seasonal Field Assistant! We're looking for TWO individuals to join our Research and Monitoring team and help collect field data throughout the watershed. This opportunity will support critical improvements to our GIS datasets, enhancing water resources for the future! ? Applications close Friday, February 28, 2025. ? Don't miss out – check out the full job posting at the link below and apply today! ? https://lnkd.in/gmPuYNSY #hiring #waterresources #monitoring #datacollection

We're looking for two Seasonal Field Assistants to join our dynamic, data-focused Research & Monitoring team! ? In this role, you will: ?? assist with field data collection ?? operate monitoring equipment ?? contribute to improving GIS datasets The ideal candidates will be motivated critical thinkers with a strong grasp of water resource data collection and monitoring. ? Head to our website to apply and learn more! Applications are open until February 28, 2025. https://lnkd.in/gmPuYNSY ? #hiring #waterresources #watermonitoring

There are still a couple of days left to apply for MCWD's Permitting Assistant! We're looking for someone to not only help our team issue permits, but also foster partnerships throughout the watershed to protect our natural resources beyond regulation. Check out the full job posting at the link below and apply today to join our passionate Permitting team! Applications close Wednesday, January 29, 2025.? https://lnkd.in/gmPuYNSY #hiringnow #naturalresources #waterresources #permitting #regulation

Apply now to join MCWD's team as a GIS Coordinator! We're looking for someone passionate about our Balanced Urban Ecology vision who will support all of MCWD's programs through data-driven decision-making and storytelling. Applications close on Friday, so apply today! https://lnkd.in/gmPuYNSY #hiringnow #GIS #mapmaking #waterresources

We're hiring a Permitting Assistant to join our dedicated and passionate Permitting team! MCWD's Permitting team issues permits to protect our natural resources and creates partnerships with the watershed's communities to achieve natural resource benefits beyond regulation. As a Permitting Assistant, you would: ?? help the team process, review, and issue permits ?? conduct field inspections to document compliance? ?? foster positive relationships with the watershed's communities We're looking for a creative problem-solver who can adapt, has a desire to learn and grow, and is passionate about MCWD's Balanced Urban Ecology philosophy! Visit our website to learn more and apply now! Applications close January 29, 2025.? https://lnkd.in/gmPuYNSY #hiringnow #naturalresources #waterresources #permitting #regulation

We're hiring a GIS Coordinator to join our innovative and highly-driven Policy Planning team! As a GIS Coordinator, you would collaborate with all of MCWD's programs by managing the District's enterprise GIS and advancing the organization's data-driven culture. The team is looking for someone who can:? ?? collect and analyze geospatial data to support decision-making ?? create compelling maps to enhance storytelling ?? strategically assess MCWD's broader Information Technology needs We're also seeking someone who can effectively communicate complex concepts and who shares our passion for advancing MCWD's Balanced Urban Ecology vision! Visit our website to learn more and apply now! Applications close Jan. 24, 2025.? https://lnkd.in/gmPuYNSY #hiringnow #GIS #mapmaking #waterresources

Happy holidays from the MCWD team! It’s been a busy year for us, and we’re excited to share our progress in the Year in Review newsletter. ? In 2024, we advanced key projects and policies focused on Balanced Urban Ecology, collaborating with public and private land use partners. We made significant strides in our focal geographies, launched the Land & Water Partnership program for integrated planning, and refined our management of Gray's Bay Dam in response to extreme weather, emphasizing the need for thoughtful flood resilience. ? Looking ahead, we’re preparing to develop the 2027 Watershed Management Plan, which will focus on our regional flood management efforts, and guide our work for the next decade.? ? For a full list of this year's highlights and to sign up for future updates, click the link below. https://lnkd.in/gxpZ5R5S #MNWater #Watershed #WaterResources #MCWD #NewYear?

We are thrilled to announce that MCWD’s Administrator, James Wisker, received the Outstanding Watershed Administrator of the Year award from the Minnesota Association of Watershed Administrators (MAWA) at the Minnesota Watersheds’ annual conference last week. Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/g6je8NDC This annual award is given to a watershed Administrator who exemplifies excellence and has a proven ability to make an impact. James represents the epitome of a sound leader, and with 20 years?of dedicated service to MCWD, he has championed countless accomplishments that have benefited the 29 communities MCWD serves. Since becoming Administrator in 2018, James has led the organization’s realignment around our vision of Balanced Urban Ecology, which prioritizes integrated land and water planning through partnerships. This award recognizes James’s ability to bring people together and help others meet their goals, leading to projects that accomplish water resources goals while generating broader community benefits. Over the past decade, James has: - Built a coalition of partners in MCWD’s Six Mile Creek – Halsted Bay Subwatershed, resulting in significant water quality and quantity benefits, as well as enhancement of community assets. “James’s dedication to convening others and working in partnership has enhanced Victoria’s natural and community assets, most notably through the restoration of Wassermann Lake,” said Victoria Mayor Deb McMillan; - Led project efforts in the Minnehaha Creek Greenway that have improved water quality, enhanced flood storage, and increased public green space; - Led the formation of a new partnership with the City of Minneapolis and Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, which adopted a cooperative agreement that creates a framework for integrated planning and project implementation. “It’s inspiring to see our agencies plan for a sustainable future, and I’m grateful to James for his efforts in creating shared understanding and investment,” said MPRB Commissioner Steffanie Musich; - Launched the Land & Water Partnership program, which provides assistance to public and private partner-led projects that deliver significant water resource benefits. A key component of these achievements has been James’s dedication to stewarding a culture of excellence at MCWD, promoting transparency and teamwork. As a leader, ?he holds himself to the highest standard, providing support and guidance to help everyone at MCWD succeed. His commitment to teamwork has made MCWD an industry leader and created a clear and energizing vision for the future. Join us in congratulating James on this well-deserved award! We are grateful for all you do! Thank you to MAWA for recognizing James’s accomplishments and leadership! #WaterResources #WatershedDistrict #MNWater #Award

We're still accepting applications for MCWD's Project Maintenance & Land Management (PMLM) Program Manager for a few more days! We're looking for an adept, collaborative leader to manage maintenance activities throughout the watershed, to ensure MCWD's projects continue providing meaningful, lasting benefits to our communities. If that sounds like you and you're looking to join a dedicated team passionate about preserving and enhancing our water resources, apply now! Applications close next Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. https://lnkd.in/giG4TyVd #hiringnow #waterresources #landmanagement #maintenance