Upcoming Events
Buying Lakeshore Property 101
Looking to buy a home or cabin on a lake?
Learn about the different types of lakes and how to confidently select a lake and property that suits your needs. This webinar includes a Q&A panel of realtors who can give you tips and tricks for buying a lake property!
May 8 Board of Managers Meeting
The Carnelian Marine St. Croix Watershed District will hold the regular meeting at Scandia City Hall located at 14727 209th St N, Scandia, MN 55073. CMSCWD Board Manages and staff will be present at the meeting location. The public is invited and welcome to attend in person or via Zoom.
Build Your Own Fishing Lure (Forest Lake)
Why do fish chase after one lure but ignore the next one? Do they see every color, certain colors, or none at all? We will be talking about and looking at a wide variety of gadgets and lures, as well as giving you a chance to make your own to take home and try out. All the supplies and materials are provided, just bring your creativity. This is an all ages, family fun night.
Washington County Master Gardener Plant Sale & Garden Expo
Shop for a wide array of annuals and perennials, native and prairie plants, monarch and pollinator plants, grasses, shade plants, heirloom tomatoes, herbs and vegetables on May 18 at the Washington County Fairground.
Well Water Screening Clinic (Forest Lake)
FREE well water screening clinic – Tuesday, May 21 (1-6pm) at the Hardwood Creek Library in Forest Lake. Bring a sample of water from your home to be tested for nitrate and chloride. This clinic is free and open to everyone, regardless of what city, county or state you live in.
Caring for Your Trees and Woodlands
Join Belwin Conservancy, Washington Conservation District, Minnesota DNR, and Washington County Master Gardeners for a walk in the woods during this fun, interactive workshop about caring for trees and woodlands.
Landscape Revival: Native Plant Expo & Market
Market: Purchase MN native plants from multiple growers. No systemic insecticides.
Expo: Learn to select and grow native plants for pollinators, wildlife, and water quality. Visit with educators and experts from conservation and environmental organizations. Get your landscaping questions answered.
June 12 Board of Managers Meeting
The Carnelian Marine St. Croix Watershed District will hold the regular meeting at Scandia City Hall located at 14727 209th St N, Scandia, MN 55073. CMSCWD Board Manages and staff will be present at the meeting location. The public is invited and welcome to attend in person or via Zoom.
July 10 Board of Managers Meeting
The Carnelian Marine St. Croix Watershed District will hold the regular meeting at Scandia City Hall located at 14727 209th St N, Scandia, MN 55073. CMSCWD Board Manages and staff will be present at the meeting location. The public is invited and welcome to attend in person or via Zoom.
Master Gardener: Learn & Grow With Us Garden Tour
Visit spectacular gardens designed, created and maintained by volunteers with the Washington County Master Gardener Volunteer Program. Volunteers will be stationed at each garden to answer your questions.
Washington County Fair
Meet us at the Washington County Fair! We’ll be in Building A, across from the milk shake booth.
Stop by to play with our new interactive stormwater model and get information about free site visits, native plants, workshops, grants, invasive species, and more.
August 14 Board of Managers Meeting
The Carnelian Marine St. Croix Watershed District will hold the regular meeting at Scandia City Hall located at 14727 209th St N, Scandia, MN 55073. CMSCWD Board Manages and staff will be present at the meeting location. The public is invited and welcome to attend in person or via Zoom.
Panorama 133rd Water Quality and Drainage Improvements Public Input Meeting
Learn about the upcoming project to improve water quality on Big Carnelian Lake. We will review construction plans, answer questions, and gather input as we near completion of final plans.
April 10 Board of Managers Meeting
The Carnelian Marine St. Croix Watershed District will hold the regular meeting at Scandia City Hall located at 14727 209th St N, Scandia, MN 55073. CMSCWD Board Manages and staff will be present at the meeting location. The public is invited and welcome to attend in person or via Zoom.
Resilient Shorelines Workshop (online)
Learn how to conduct a shoreline site assessment and plan a project to beautify and stabilize your shoreline property. Offered by the Blue Thumb - Planting for Clean Water Partnership. Register here. $15.
Landscaping Your Septic System (Forest Lake)
Learn tips and techniques for landscaping around an existing or new septic system. Participants will receive a native plant book and several native plant prizes will be given away.
March 27, 2024 Board of Managers Rule Revision Workshop
The Carnelian Marine St. Croix Watershed District will hold the regular meeting at CMSCWD Office located at 11660 Myeron Road North, Stillwater MN.
Turf Alternatives Workshop (online)
Learn about the steps to converting a traditional turfgrass monoculture lawn into a beautiful, flowering bee lawn. The workshop will also cover other turf alternatives that promote pollinator health, water quality, and natural resource conservation. The live presentation is followed by a Q&A session.
Offered by the Blue Thumb - Planting for Clean Water Partnership. Register here. $15.
Greening Up Hot Spots with Native Plants (Forest Lake)
Do you have a hot garden spot that normally bakes and dries out with the summer sun? Are you tired of watering day after day to keep your garden healthy and growing? Learn about native prairie plants that thrive in the full sun and dry soils.
Participants will receive a native plant book and several native plant prizes will be given away.
Successful Home Composting (online)
Learn how to build and maintain a compost pile including troubleshooting tips as well as how to use the completed compost in your yard or garden.
March 13 Board of Managers Meeting
The Carnelian Marine St. Croix Watershed District will hold the regular meeting at Scandia City Hall located at 14727 209th St N, Scandia, MN 55073. CMSCWD Board Manages and staff will be present at the meeting location. The public is invited and welcome to attend in person or via Zoom.
MPCA Smart Salting for Parking Lots & Sidewalks Certification Training (online)
This MPCA Smart Salting Certification Training is an opportunity to learn more efficient winter maintenance best practices (BMPs) while taking a comprehensive look at the many aspects for managing snow & ice on parking lots and sidewalks. The training will also cover the new chloride requirements in the recently released MS4 permit, as well as resources available to help you reduce your salt use.
Shoreline Contractor Training
This free professional training is packed with information and resources to help you create better shoreline projects that meet state and local rules, protect fish and wildlife, and provide your clients with the quintessential Minnesota experience.
Winter seed sowing class in Forest Lake: Led by Master Gardeners
Join Washington County Master Gardeners at the Hardwood Creek Library in Forest Lake to learn how to start native perennial seeds in winter and how to create your own mini-greenhouses from milk jugs. Soil and seeds will be provided. Please bring two plastic containers (i.e. milk jugs).
February 14 Board of Managers Meeting
The Carnelian Marine St. Croix Watershed District will hold the regular meeting at Scandia City Hall located at 14727 209th St N, Scandia, MN 55073. CMSCWD Board Manages and staff will be present at the meeting location. The public is invited and welcome to attend in person or via Zoom.
SMART Salting Workshop for Sidewalks and Parking Lots
Participants will learn how to integrate science with practical winter maintenance while minimizing impacts on the environment.
SMART Salting Workshop for Sidewalks and Parking Lots
Participants will learn how to integrate science with practical winter maintenance while minimizing impacts on the environment.
SMART Salting for Roads
This FREE certification session is offered for snow plow operators and Public Works staff from cities, counties, townships, and private companies. Learn how to integrate science with practical winter maintenance while minimizing impacts on the environment.
January 10 Board of Managers Meeting
The Carnelian Marine St. Croix Watershed District will hold the regular meeting at Scandia City Hall located at 14727 209th St N, Scandia, MN 55073. CMSCWD Board Manages and staff will be present at the meeting location. The public is invited and welcome to attend in person or via Zoom.
SMART Salting Workshop for Salt and Snow Storage Refresher
Participants will learn how to integrate science with practical winter maintenance while minimizing impacts on the environment.
December 13 Board of Managers Meeting
The Carnelian Marine St. Croix Watershed District will hold the regular meeting at Scandia City Hall located at 14727 209th St N, Scandia, MN 55073. CMSCWD Board Manages and staff will be present at the meeting location. The public is invited and welcome to attend in person or via Zoom.
Mill Stream Community Visioning Workshop
Mill Stream is an iconic and integral part of Marine on St. Croix and an important ecological feature of the St. Croix River. Join us for an interactive evening to learn about the current health of the stream and help us form a vision of restoration for the future of the segment that flows through Burris park.
November 8 Board of Managers Meeting
The Carnelian Marine St. Croix Watershed District will hold the regular meeting at Scandia City Hall located at 14727 209th St N, Scandia, MN 55073. CMSCWD Board Manages and staff will be present at the meeting location. The public is invited and welcome to attend in person or via Zoom.
Living Large on a Small Lake: Exploring Natural Environment Lakes
In the land of 10,000 lakes, not all lakes are created equal. Join our webinar to learn more about natural environment lakes, a classification reserved for smaller, shallower lakes that have a more limited capacity to absorb the impacts of development and traditional recreational use.
Enjoy a presentation by Joe Bischoff, Senior Aquatic Ecologist at Barr Engineering, gain insights into conservation efforts to monitor and safeguard small lakes earmarked for development, and engage in an interactive Q&A session.
Register at tinyurl.com/small-lakes
October 25 Board of Managers Meeting
The Carnelian Marine St. Croix Watershed District will hold the regular meeting at Scandia City Hall located at 14727 209th St N, Scandia, MN 55073. CMSCWD Board Manages and staff will be present at the meeting location. The public is invited and welcome to attend in person or via Zoom.
October 11 Board of Managers Meeting
The Carnelian Marine St. Croix Watershed District will hold the regular meeting at Scandia City Hall located at 14727 209th St N, Scandia, MN 55073. CMSCWD Board Manages and staff will be present at the meeting location. The public is invited and welcome to attend in person or via Zoom.
September 27 Board Meeting and Rules Revision Workshop
The Carnelian Marine St. Croix Watershed District will hold the regular meeting at Scandia City Hall located at 14727 209th St N, Scandia, MN 55073. CMSCWD Board Manages and staff will be present at the meeting location. The public is invited and welcome to attend in person or via Zoom.
An Evening in the Prairie Walking Tour Series
Are you considering converting your land to prairie, but not sure where to start? Our prairie walking tour series is the perfect opportunity to learn more about this vital ecosystem and how to create a beautiful and sustainable prairie landscape on your own property.
Special Meeting of the Board of Mangers: Shoreline Survey Results and 2024 Annual Budget Meeting with Washington County
Join us for an evening dedicated to the health and future of Big Carnelian Lake
SMART Salting for Roads
This FREE certification session is offered for snow plow operators and Public Works staff from cities, counties, townships, and private companies. Learn how to integrate science with practical winter maintenance while minimizing impacts on the environment.
Free Well Testing Clinic Cottage Grove
Have a private well? Bring in a water sample to be tested for nitrate and chloride.
September 13 Board of Managers Meeting
The Carnelian Marine St. Croix Watershed District will hold the regular meeting at Scandia City Hall located at 14727 209th St N, Scandia, MN 55073. CMSCWD Board Manages and staff will be present at the meeting location. The public is invited and welcome to attend in person or via Zoom.