Coon Creek Watershed District

06/09/2026

We'll be at Crooked Lake Park this evening for Summer in the City! Stop by and learn some fun facts about Crooked Lake!

***JOIN US TONIGHT!***

City leaders and staff will be at three City parks this summer to visit with residents. Check out demonstrations, play games, ask questions and tour fire trucks, police cars and public works equipment. FREE ice cream treats, entertainment and a prize drawing!

📆 June 9 - Crooked Lake Park, 13180 Crooked Lake Blvd.
📆 June 23 - Riverview Park, 2420 105th Ave.
📆 July 14 - Alder Park, 50 104th Ln.

The meetings run from 6:30-8 p.m.

https://www.coonrapidsmn.gov/1310/Summer-in-the-City-Neighborhood-Meetings

06/08/2026

May Water Summary
💧 The District averaged 1.48" of precipitation in May. That puts the District 2.31 inches (61%) below average for the month and 0.53 inches (8%) below average for the year.
💧All of Anoka County is now classified as Abnormally Dry.
💧Water levels and flows across the District are low, or approaching low, for this time of year
💧Ample storage capacity remains across the landscape.

06/06/2026

We’re out at Tower Days until 6pm today! Come out and stop by, it’s a beautiful day ☀️

05/24/2026

CCWD will be closed Monday, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26th.

05/18/2026

Join us in celebrating National Public Works Week! CCWD would like to give a special shout-out to all of the public works professionals serving our local communities. These professionals enhance the quality of life in the communities they serve and are invaluable partners in the world of water management!

05/15/2026

While algae can be unsightly, it's not always dangerous. Filamentous algae often forms stringy mats and is not harmful to people, pets, or wildlife. Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria), on the other hand, can pose health risks to people, pets, and wildlife. Using the 'stick test' can help determine which type of algae you're looking at.

05/14/2026

As temperatures warm, algae growth increases in our waterways. Learn how you can help reduce algae growth and protect our local water quality!

05/11/2026

Last week we hosted a tour of our Woodcrest Filter for local water management professionals! The Woodcrest Biochar & Iron Enhanced Sand Filter was Minnesota's first regional-scale stormwater best management practice (BMP) to incorporate biochar. Biochar is a plant-based charcoal that binds to and removes E. coli bacteria from the water. Learn more: https://www.cooncreekwd.org/woodcrestfilter/