May
6
Sat
2017
Dakota County Water Forum: A clean water strategy @ Eagan Community Center
May 6 @ 8:45 am – 12:00 pm

Hosted by Conservation Minnesota, join local experts to learn more about what your government and community are doing to ensure Dakota County has clean water. Listen to speakers from the City of Eagan, Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD), Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization (VRWJPO), and Conservation Minnesota. A continental breakfast is included. Register by April 8th for your chance to win a Conservation Minnesota coffee mug.

Schedule:
8:45 Doors Open
8:45 – 9:30 Continental Breakfast & Networking
9:30 – 12:00 Program

Event Speakers:
Eric Macbeth, Eagan Water Resource Manager
Curt Coudron, SWCD Project Management Supervisor
Mark Zabel, Vermillion River Watershed Administrator
Nels Paulsen, Conservation Minnesota

Hastings Parks & Trails Clean Up @ Vermillion Falls Park
May 6 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Register you group and receive park assignment, call 651-480-6182. Check in at Vermillion Falls Park, 215 21st St. Hastings.

May
10
Wed
2017
CANCELED – Watershed Planning Commission (WPC) @ Dakota County Western Service Center
May 10 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
May
19
Fri
2017
Hastings Arbor Day Celebration @ Jaycee Park
May 19 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Volunteer with the Hastings Parks and Recreation Department and plant a tree in celebration of Arbor Day. Bring gloves.

May
20
Sat
2017
Burnsville Native Plant Sale @ Parking lot across from Burnsville City Hall
May 20 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

This outdoor, farmers’-market-style event is open to all. In addition to multiple native plant vendors, there will be informational booths where attendees can talk with individuals from Dakota County Soil & Water Conservation District, Dakota County Master Gardeners, and the City of Burnsville natural resources group.

May
25
Thu
2017
Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board @ Dakota County Western Service Center
May 25 @ 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.

Jun
6
Tue
2017
Landscaping for Clean Water Workshop @ Farmington Library
Jun 6 @ 6:15 pm – 8:15 pm

Please register to attend a free Landscaping for Clean Water presentation. See dozens of beautiful, inspirational, and affordable garden designs using native plants and helping clean our waters. After attending you can sign up to receive design and installation assistance. Some Dakota County residents will qualify for a $250 grant to install their new gardens.

Jun
14
Wed
2017
Watershed Planning Commission (WPC) @ Dakota County Western Service Center
Jun 14 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm