Welcome to the Middle St. Croix Watershed Management Organization
What’s New
The Middle St. Croix Watershed Management Organization’s 10 year watershed management plan expires in 2025. The plan sets the vision and guidelines for managing surface water resources within the boundaries of the MSCWMO. The MSCWMO Board passed a resolution to update the MSCWMO Watershed Management Plan at the March 2023 Board Meeting. For information about the 2025-2035 Plan Update, visit here.
We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts by filling out the MSCWMO Community Survey!
The MSCWMO has worked with private and government landowners to install water quality improvement practices throughout the watershed. Check out our online map to see and learn about the many projects in Washington County and the Middle St. Croix Watershed.
Washington County – Septic System Ordinance Update
Washington County now has financial assistance available to help residents replace noncompliant septic systems. The Washington County SSTS Low Interest Loan Program utilizes state funds from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to offer loans ranging from 1.5%-3% to replace noncompliant septic systems. A small amount of grant funding may also be available to households within the cost share program income guidelines.
Upcoming Meetings
Board Meeting + Management Plan Update
The next MSCWMO Board Meeting will be Thursday, April 11th, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. This meeting will be held at the Washington Conservation District (455 Hayward Ave N, Oakdale, MN 55128) and remotely at: 5312 Fourwinds Way, Fort Pierce, FL 34949.
This Board Meeting will also serve as the Initial Planning Meeting for the management plan update, under Minnesota Rule 8410.0045 Subp. 5. The MSCWMO Board of Managers will receive, review, and discuss input from the 60 day input period for the plan initiation notice. For additional plan update information, visit the 2025-2035 Plan Update page.
The public is welcome to attend remotely or in person. For zoom option, please use the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89110296911.
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