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There is always something happening in the watershed. Our event calendar, blog, and project pages are here to help you stay up-to-date. What's more, in 2019 we'll be hosting a series of special events and activities to help you explore your watershed. Click the logo on the right to read all about it. Want more?  Subscribe to our newsletter.

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Pick up your 2020 Calendar!
Calendars feature beautiful photos from local residents, a summary of what we were up to in 2019, and tips for how you can help protect clean water. Stop by our office at 18681 Lake Drive E, Chanhassen, to get a free calendar.
Date posted: 12/12/2019
Join the Citizen's Advisory Committee
The Watershed District Board of Managers is seeking applications to its 2020 Citizens Advisory Committee. Deadline: Dec 30, 2019. 4 pm.
Date posted: 11/16/2019
Evening With the Watershed, December 3rd
In 2019, the RPBCWD celebrated 50 years as a watershed district. We invited our community to "Come Explore With Us", and enjoyed exploring and celebrating local water resources alongside local residents. We snowshoed, hiked, boated, cycled, and more, throughout the whole District. Join us on December 3rd to celebrate the final weeks of our anniversary year, to see the unveiling of the community art project painted throughout 2019, and to receive your 2020 wall calendar with beautiful images from throughout the District.
Date posted: 11/15/2019

Featured projects

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Lower Riley Creek Ecological Restoration

Jun 8, 2018, 11:42 AM

Riley Creek is unhealthy due to high levels of sediment in the water. There is active erosion occurring along the creek because of increased stormwater discharge. RPBCWD is working with the City of Eden Prairie and LMRWD to stabilize and enhance the creek.

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Bluff Creek Tributary Restoration

Dec 5, 2018, 6:19 PM

A project to improve the health of Bluff Creek by decreasing streambank erosion and reconnecting the creek to nearby wetlands

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Scenic Heights School Forest Restoration

Oct 26, 2017, 11:27 AM

Welcome to the Scenic Heights School Forest Restoration! This project will restore a healthy ecosystem in the school forest, one that promotes clean water in nearby Purgatory Creek, and provides habitat for wildlife.

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Chanhassen High School Stormwater Capture and Reuse

Jul 27, 2018, 2:30 PM

This project will capture stormwater before it flows into Bluff Creek, and reuse the water to irrigate athletic fields at Chanhassen High School.

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