VRWJPO, Lakeville install hydrodynamic separator (HDS) on 205th St.
To reduce sediment loading in South Creek-Vermillion River, a prefabricated hydrodynamic separator (HDS) was installed in October 2024 at the intersection of 205th Street and Hollins Avenue W. in Lakeville.
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Alimagnet, East Lake projects show quick improvements
Two of the Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization’s (VRWJPO) projects this year led to quick, significant improvements in their respective water resources – coincidentally, both recreational lakes with city parks.
Ten property owners convert to low-input turf from Lawns Reimagined pilot
The Lawns Reimagined pilot program helped ten property owners convert traditional turf grass lawns to a low-input, resilient fescue grass lawn. The Dakota County Environmental Resources Department, Vermillion Rive […]
Native Brook Trout Stocked in South Creek, South Branch Vermillion River Tributaries
While the Vermillion River is known for its trophy brown trout, brook trout (“brookies”) are native to Minnesota. Historical records indic […]
VRWJPO Supports Water Conservation at Grand Prairie Park
The City of Lakeville’s Avonlea Community Park isn’t just getting a new name – Grand Prairie Park – it’s getting plenty of new amenities thanks to the pas […]
East Lake Invasive Fish Barrier Turned On, Fish Being Removed
VRWJPO and Lakeville staff have initiated a low-voltage electric fish barrier just south of East Lake in Lakeville. The barrier is stationed on a small channel between the lake outlet and North Creek-Vermillion River, deterri […]
Is your irrigation system up to code?
From the University of Minnesota Turfgrass Science Newsletter
If you have an irrigation system, late spring is a great time to ensure it is working properly and up to code. In Minnesota, all automated irrigation systems are required to h […]
Health officials update fish consumption guidance for Mississippi River south of metro
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has new and updated guidance on fish consumption for the Mississippi River from St. Paul to Wabasha, due to a mixture of pollutants — including per- and polyfl […]
New Senior Watershed Specialist: Kelly Perrine
Please welcome Kelly Perrine as Senior Watershed Specialist for the Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization (VRWJPO)! Kelly will oversee and manage water resource improvement projects, have a lead role in the development of the […]
