The MSCWMO Board passed a resolution to update the MSCWMO Watershed Management Plan at the March 2023 Board Meeting. Staff are beginning the process for the 2025-2035 MSCWMO Watershed Management Plan.

Meetings

The April 11, 2024 Board Meeting also served as the Initial Planning Meeting for the management plan update, under Minnesota Rule 8410.0045 Subp. 5. The MSCWMO Board of Managers will receive, review, and discuss input from the 60 day input period for the plan initiation notice. Board Meeting information is posted on the home page.

At the February 13, 2025 Board Meeting, the MSCWMO Board approved the below draft copy of the 2025-2035 MSCWMO Watershed Management Plan. The plan is now open for a 60-day comment period. Comments can be submitted to ROldenburg-Downing@mnwcd.org until April 29, 2025.

Draft Plan

2025-2035 MSCWMO Watershed Management Plan Draft

Figures

Figure 1.1 Communities and Surface Waters
Figure 2.1 Bedrock Stratigraphy
Figure 2.2 Bedrock Geology
Figure 2.3 Bedrock Depth
Figure 2.4 Surficial Geology
Figure 2.5 Hydrologic Soil Group
Figure 2.6 Unified Soil Class
FIgure 2.7 Topography
Figure 2.8 Drainage Catchments
Figure 2.9 Wetland Management Class
Figure 2.10 NWI Simplified Plant Community Class
Figure 2.11 Flood Hazard Areas
Figure 2.12 Historic Average Summer Total Phosphorus Levels
Figure 2.13 Land Use
Figure 2.14 Land Cover
Figure 2.15 Water Based Recreation and Protection Areas
Figure 2.16 Natural Habitats
Figure 2.18 Goundwater Protection
Figure 3.1 Stakeholder Priorities

Appendices

Appendix A Figures
Appendix B MnRam Wetland Maps and Tables
Appendix C MSCWMO BMP Inventory and Assessment
Appendix D MSCWMO 2023 Monitoring Summary
Appendix E Aquatic Plant Management Plans for Lily and McKusick
Appendix F Macrophyte Surveys Summary
Appendix G Stakeholder Input Tracker
Appendix H Public Engagement Survey Results
Appendix I Riverway Survey Results
Appendix J Joint Powers Agreement
Appendix K Water Governance
Appendix L Maintenance Agreement Format Example
Appendix M Design Sequence Flow Chart

Management Plan Review Documents

Washington County
Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR)
Metropolitan Council
MN Department of Health
MN Department of Agriculture
MN Pollution Control Agency
MN Department of Natural Resources