Work to begin on innovative Willow Pond stormwater filter
This fall, Willow Pond in Roseville will be the site of a new project designed to remove phosphorus from stormwater, helping to improve water quality […]
Current Projects
Construction around Grass Lake marks ongoing efforts to address high water
Roads and trails around Vadnais-Snail Lakes Regional Park in Shoreview have seen construction activity ramp up as projects are underway to optimize drainage of high […]
Box nets and barriers help manage common carp on Owasso Chain
by Bill Bartodziej, natural resources specialist Our second season of common carp management on the Lake Owasso chain of lakes is well underway. Box-netting has […]
Legacy grant to help restore Snail Lake parkland
by Bill Bartodziej, natural resources specialist Nestled between Snail and Grass Lakes lies a large parcel of Ramsey County parkland supporting wetlands and remnant oak […]
Carp control expands to Owasso Chain
Following recent success managing common carp in the Phalen Chain of Lakes, we are now setting our sights on the Lake Owasso system. With four […]
Flood study underway for Grass Lake and Snail Lake area
In response to high-water conditions around Grass Lake, Snail Lake and nearby wetlands, the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District is coordinating a large-scale flood study, currently […]