South Washington Watershed District

04/22/2026

Thanks to the Woodbury Water Stewards for getting out there and celebrating Earth Week with some friendly competition and brews!

04/13/2026

04/13/2026

Hasenbank Stormwater Park was recently featured in an episode of Prairie Sportsman on Pioneer PBS. Thank you to Pioneer PBS and Prairie Sportsman for highlighting the ways SWWD manages stormwater in the Powers Lake subwatershed.

CHAPTERS2:09 Stormwater Park,14:23 Aquatic Defense ForceHost Bret Amundson learns about one community’s efforts to protect water quality through an adopt-a-d...

04/08/2026

Anyone can be a friend to the earth, adopt a drain and become a friend to earth today 💧🌎🍂

Adopt-a-Drain asks community members to adopt a storm drain in their neighborhood and keep it clear of leaves, trash, and other debris to reduce water pollution. Storm drains flow directly to local lakes, rivers, and wetlands, acting as a conduit for trash and organic pollutants. Volunteer fifteen minutes, twice a month, for cleaner waterways and healthier communities.

You can adopt a drain in your neighborhood, give it a name, and track your effort online at https://mn.adopt-a-drain.org/

04/02/2026

The Hasenbank stormwater system is back online for the season! 💧

You can expect to see the basins filling and draining throughout the spring and summer as rain increases. Learn more about Hasenbank Stormwater Park and take a virtual tour at https://arcg.is/1rLqbP1

Image Description // Water flowing through manmade structure into pooling basin

03/20/2026

Happy First Day of Spring!

Birdfoot Violet (Viola pedata) is a native flower that blooms from March through June. The flower was given the common name Birdfoot after its leaf blades, cleft into 3 to 5 parts like a bird's foot. In the watershed district, these beauties are likely to be found around the Mississippi River bluffs and wherever there is part shade, dry or sandy, open prairies and woodlands.

Photo Credit // Sarah Lilja