Metro Watershed Partners
Metro Watershed Partners
The Watershed Partners is an innovative, dynamic coalition of more than 70 public, private, and non-profit organizations in the Minneapolis/Saint Paul, Minnesota metropolitan area. Through collaborative education and outreach, we promote a public understanding that inspires people to act to protect water quality in their watershed. Some of our outreach programs include: Clean Water MN, and Adopt-a-Drain.
Monthly Meetings
The Metro Watershed Partners meet regularly - the second Wednesday of each month - to network, share information, and hear presentations on important topics related to storm water education. The meetings take place from 9:30 -11:00 am.
Location: On Zoom, with one in-person meeting each quarter.
Contact: Ann Zawistoski (azawistoski01@hamline.edu)
Subcommittees
Subcommittees meet every other month during the regular Watershed Partners meetings, with the exception of the CARE committee, which meets separately.
Digital Resources Library:
Aim: working on compiling a robust digital resources library for partners to access high-quality content for communications and social media
Point of contact: Ann Zawistoski, azawistoski01@hamline.edu
K-12 Resources:
Aim: working on resource-sharing around K-12 programming and outreach, and bringing K-12 related topics to meetings
Point of contact: Sofie Wicklund, swicklund02@hamline.edu
CARE (Culturally Aware and Relevant Engagement):
Aim: working on infusing CARE practices into collaborative community engagement work around water stewardship through critical conversations and meeting topics
Point of contact: Alex Van Loh, avanloh@freshwater.org
Chloride Engagement:
Aim: working on hosting the Low Salt, No Salt MN campaign and providing resources and partnership around the annual Winter Salt Week program
Point of contact: Jessica Vanderwerff Wilson, jwilson@edinamn.gov
Networking and communication
The Metro Watershed Partners use the Mobilize.io platform for networking and sharing information and events. To request to be added to the platform, contact: Sofie Wicklund (swicklund02@hamline.edu)
CleanWaterMN.org is the Metro Watershed Partners' website where we educate and inspire Minnesotans to protect local lakes, rivers, and wetlands. The site shares stories and information to encourage metro area residents to adopt water-friendly practices in their yards, home, and neighborhoods.
Visit CleanWaterMN.org to learn more about becoming a Metro Watersheds Partner. Current members can view and download resources and request exhibits for check-out.
The Adopt-a-Drain program invites metro area residents to commit to keeping a storm drain clear of leaves, trash, and other debris year-round. Working together, we can improve local waterways.