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Water resources management is the responsibility of the Carver County Water Management Organization (CCWMO). The CCWMO's tasks include planning, funding regulating, monitoring, and implementation the Water Management Plan, in the following watersheds: Beven's Creek, Carver Creek, East and West Chaska Creek, Pioneer Sarah and the Crow River. Are you in the watershed? Click here to see a map of the CCWMO's boundaries.

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Looking for Stream Health volunteers
To protect and improve local streams, Carver County coordinates the Stream Health Evaluation Program (SHEP). Through the program, volunteers are trained and work as part of a community-based team to collect data on stream macro-invertebrates (aquatic bugs) and habitat assessment providing valuable information to local governments and decision makers.

The Stream Health Evaluation Program uses sampling methods and evaluation metrics developed by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to evaluate stream health. The vegetation and macro-invertebrate analyses metrics are based on species diversity and species richness. Citizen teams, led by a trained team leader, conduct the sampling. Each participating team collects data on 2-3 streams in Carver County. You can learn on our Volunteer Page.

Join a team of other interested citizens who are concerned about Carver’s Creeks. No experience is necessary. Training is provided. For more information, contact by phone 952-361-1026 or e-mail mseveland@co.carver.mn.us. Be part of a program that impacts our community’s water resources and brings citizens together!!!

2013 Aquatic Invasive Species inspection info
Visit the Carver Parks page for information on 2013 boat inspections (accesses, dates, times) and the new Minnehaha Creek Watershed District "tag" program to increase convenience to boaters.

Carver County Cost Share Program Increases Financial Assistance!
Interested in installing a raingarden on your property or restoring your shoreline with native plants? Great news! Carver County Water Management Organization offers a cost share program to help residents in getting these clean water practices on the ground. Applications are being accepted. Check our the brochure and application.

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View the May 2013 newsletter!