Discover the Vadnais Lake 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.
VLAWMO Board of Directors Educational Tour
September 14, 2026
Public notice that the VLAWMO Board of Directors will be attending its annual project tour on Monday, September 21st.
Fall Native Plant Care for Pollinators and Clean Water
September 11, 2026
Shifting seasons and cooler weather offer prime conditions for checking in on your native plants. Find resources for further learning and support.
VLAWMO Adopts 2027-2036 Watershed Management Plan
September 1, 2026
The Watershed Management Plan will guide VLAWMO's work for the decade to come.
Featured Events
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.
Sep 29, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Small actions, big impact: learn how you can benefit local waters!
Oct 3, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Weather permitting, join a group of Watershed Action Volunteers (WAV) for some fresh fall air and lakeshore cleaning! Help keep the beautiful community space along the Vadnais lakes clear from debris and trash.
Oct 14, 2026, 8:15 AM – 9:30 AM
Monthly Technical Commission (TEC) meeting at the Vadnais Heights City Hall.
Oct 24, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Small actions, big impact: learn how you can benefit local waters and take steps to keep them clean!
Oct 28, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Board of Directors meeting at the Vadnais Heights City Hall.
Nov 9, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is offering a free, virtual 2-hour Smart Salting for Community Leaders workshop. This interactive workshop will help participants understand the impacts of chloride on infrastructure and water resources....
Nov 11, 2026
The VLAWMO office will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.
Nov 12, 2026, 8:15 AM – 9:30 AM
Monthly Technical Commission meeting at the Vadnais Heights City Hall - Council Chambers. Note that meeting time has been adjusted due to the Veterans Day holiday on Wednesday, November 11th.
Map View
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