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.
Nominations Open for the Watershed Steward Award
October 20, 2026
VLAWMO's watershed awards are a chance celebrate community members or organizations who have made a tangible impact on the watershed. This year's deadline is November 20th.
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.
Featured Events
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.
Nov 26, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026
The VLAWMO office will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving.
Dec 9, 2026, 8:15 AM – 9:30 AM
Monthly Technical Commission (TEC) meeting at the Vadnais Heights City Hall.
Dec 9, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Board of Directors meeting at the Vadnais Heights City Hall.
Dec 24, 2026
The VLAWMO office will be closed in observance of Christmas Eve.
Map View
Use the GIS Viewer to interact with watershed data. Click here for more information on how to use the GIS Viewer.