Discover the watershed.
The VLAWMO watershed covers all or parts of Gem Lake, Lino Lakes, North Oaks, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake, and White Bear Township.
VLAWMO works to protect and improve our community's water and natural resources.
Partnership is central to our organization. We collaborate with public and private partners, as well as watershed residents, to guide our community toward a resilient, water-wise future.
Water Quality Monitoring: Key to Data-Driven Watershed Work
July 10, 2026
Water monitoring data provides important insights into the health of waterbodies throughout the Vadnais Lake watershed.
Summer Landscaping Swaps Can Save Money and Water
June 15, 2026
Simple summer tips make your landscaping efforts effective. How you maintain your yard impacts lakes, streams, and wetlands.
Watershed Otters: Indicators of Healthy Waters
May 27, 2026
May 27th is World Otter Day. Discover the connection between otters and clean water, and learn where otters have been spotted in the VLAWMO watershed.
Featured Events
Jul 30, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
VLAWMO will be exhibiting at this annual event hosted by the White Bear Lake Environmental Advisory Commission during the last night of Marketfest. Local experts will be in attendance to share about topics ranging from water quality to pollinators,...
Aug 12, 2026, 8:15 AM – 9:30 AM
Monthly Technical Commission (TEC) meeting at the Vadnais Heights City Hall.
Aug 25, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Looking for gardening inspiration? Learn about planting practices that can beautify outdoor spaces while protecting local lakes, streams, and wetlands.
Aug 26, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Board of Directors meeting at the Vadnais Heights City Hall.
Sep 9, 2026, 8:15 AM – 9:30 AM
Monthly Technical Commission (TEC) meeting at the Vadnais Heights City Hall.
Sep 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Join Blue Thumb's second annual Native Plant Sale to stock up on native flowers, grasses and shrubs. Participating native plant nurseries include Ecoscapes, Blazing Star Gardens, Minnesota Native Landscapes, and Northern Holler Nursery.
Oct 14, 2026, 8:15 AM – 9:30 AM
Monthly Technical Commission (TEC) meeting at the Vadnais Heights City Hall.
Oct 28, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Board of Directors meeting at the Vadnais Heights City Hall.
Map View
Use the GIS Viewer to interact with watershed data. Click here for more information on how to use the GIS Viewer.