Dec
3
Sat
2016
Bird Hike at Carpenter Nature Center @ Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center (CNC)
Dec 3 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Join local bird expert Kevin Smith and other bird lovers on a morning hike at the Carpenter Nature Center. Field guides and binoculars are available, or bring your own. The program is $6 or free for Friends of CNC, St. Croix Valley Bird Club, and Hastings Environmental Protectors. For more information, contact CNC at 651-437-4359 or visit www.CarpenterNatureCenter.org.

Brush Clearing with Trout Unlimited Vermillion Riverkeepers Dec. 3 @ Vermillion River Aquatic Management Area South Branch
Dec 3 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Join the Twin Cities Trout Unlimited (TCTU) Vermillion Riverkeepers for its last volunteer work day of the year! Volunteers will cut and haul away invasive buckthorn from the banks of the Vermillion River’s South Branch on Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. The group meets at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Vermillion River Aquatic Management Area (AMA) at E. 200th St. at U.S. Hwy. 52 in Vermillion Township. The Vermillion Riverkeepers, now 55 members strong, plan to help re-establish native prairie, stabilize banks to reduce erosion, and restore wildlife habitat on the South Branch site. All community members are welcome to help shoulder the work, enjoy the great company, and have lunch. Please register by Thursday, December 1, by contacting Tony Nelson, if you plan to attend, to ensure TCTU has enough food and gear for every volunteer.

Dec
7
Wed
2016
Vermillion River Watershed Technical Advisory Group (TAG) @ Dakota County Western Service Center
Dec 7 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

The Vermillion River Technical Advisory Group (TAG) meets quarterly to provide consultation to the Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization (VRWJPO) on scientific, technical, and policy matters affecting the watershed. TAG members include technical staff from cities and townships in the watershed, state agencies, consulting firms, and other parties interested in providing technical insights and consultation. TAG meeting agendas are e-mailed at least a week before the meetings. If you are interested in attending the TAG meetings, please contact Katherine Carlson.

Watershed Planning Commission (WPC) @ Dakota County Western Service Center
Dec 7 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Dec
8
Thu
2016
Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board @ Dakota County Western Service Center
Dec 8 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

The governing body of the Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization (VRWJPO) consists of two Commissioners from Dakota County and one Commissioner from Scott County. The VRWJPB makes decisions about VRWJPO policy, budget, and actions. The agenda and full packet of items for discussion is posted on the VRWJPO website at least one week before the meeting.

Jan
11
Wed
2017
Watershed Planning Commission (WPC) @ Dakota County Western Service Center
Jan 11 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Jan
26
Thu
2017
Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board @ Dakota County Western Service Center
Jan 26 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

The Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board (VRWJPB) is the governing body of the Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization (VRWJPO). The  VRWJPB consists of two Commissioners from Dakota County and one Commissioner from Scott County. The VRWJPB makes decisions about VRWJPO policy, budget, and actions. The agenda and full packet of items for discussion are posted here at least one week before the meeting.

Feb
8
Wed
2017
Watershed Planning Commission (WPC) @ Dakota County Western Service Center
Feb 8 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm