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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.
Notice of Public Hearing for Watershed Management Plan
February 3, 2026
The Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization (VLAWMO) will hold a Public Hearing for the Metro Update of the 10-year Watershed Management Plan (WMP) on February 25, 2026, in the City of Vadnais Heights Council Chambers, 800 County Road E East,…
Winter Salt Week offers wisdom on keeping freshwater fresh
January 26, 2026
Learn more about an event series taking place from January 26-January 30, 2026.
Recognizing local water stewardship
December 22, 2025
Nominations are now open for VLAWMO's watershed awards!
Protect people and water with your winter maintenance
December 2, 2025
Discover winter maintenance best practices that keep people and water safe.
Get a free bag of grit and kick salt pollution to the curb!
November 25, 2025
When water pollution gets tough, the tough Get Gritty. Learn more about this giveaway and where to get your grit!