Politics & Government

Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Honors Lake Minnetonka Stewards

The City of Shorewood was recognized as an 'outstanding partner' because of its collaboration with the watershed district.

Several Lake Minnetonka residents and organizations were among those honored at the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District’s annual “Watershed Heroes” awards celebration last Thursday.

The awards recognize those who have made significant contributions to clean water efforts. The Lake Minnetonka Association Bay Captains received the watershed's Citizen Engagement Award for their advocacy of Lake Minnetonka's 25 bays. The City of Shorewood received the Innovation in Government Award for their proactive leadership in conservation work

The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District has compiled detailed profiles of this year's award recipients. Click here to read them.

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