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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.
Request for Proposals: Legal Services
August 27, 2026
VLAWMO is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide professional legal counsel services.
Request for Proposals: Engineering Services
August 27, 2026
VLAWMO is seeking proposals from qualified engineering firms to provide professional general engineering services.
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.
2025 Annual Report; Water Monitoring Report Now Available
April 27, 2026
VLAWMO's 2025 annual report and water monitoring report offer an overview of activities from the previous year.
Celebrating Earth Week in the Watershed
April 20, 2026
April brings longer days, warming temperatures, and signs of spring. Learn about upcoming opportunities for watershed protection and volunteer appreciation during Earth Month and National Volunteer Month.
Gina Ganno Schmidt Wins Watershed Steward Award
April 10, 2026
VLAWMO's Technical Commission cast their votes for the Watershed Steward Award, a recognition of local leadership in water protection and community education.