Spent lime filter to improve water quality in Wakefield Lake
by Chris O’Brien, communications coordinator If you’ve driven by the corner of Frost Avenue and Kennard Street in Maplewood recently, you may have seen excavators […]
Current Projects
Grass Lake berm construction underway
Construction is underway on a permanent reinforced berm along the northern shoreline of Grass Lake. The berm will help contain high water during periods of […]
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 […]
District proceeds with plans to optimize drainage near Grass Lake and Snail Lake
Winter weather means construction season in the watershed world, and we are moving forward with plans to optimize drainage and restore natural habitat in the […]
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 […]