The Introduction to Clean Water class focuses on general water quality practices of raingardens, native gardens, and shoreline stabilization.

Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District staff will provide an overview of Minnesota’s watersheds and our local water quality challenges, providing beautiful and practical ways to improve pollinator habitat and reduce runoff pollutants from your yard that might be contributing to water quality issues.

The Intro to Clean Water class is FREE, and registration is open to everyone – Dakota County residency not required. You only need to attend or view the Intro to Clean Water class one time – no need to repeat in future years if you want to enroll in the Design Course!

Please see this webpage for meeting materials and minutes.

Virtual meeting access will be posted here when available.

Please see this webpage for meeting materials and minutes.

Virtual meeting access:

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Join us at the Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 22 at Lakeville’s Central Maintenance Facility from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be several education stations, earth-friendly prizes to win and free lunch.

After the kick off celebration, the official Watershed Cleanup portion will start for those who are interested. You and your group can start the pickup after the celebration at 1 p.m., or you can schedule a more convenient time, as long as it is before dark. Sign up at https://www.lakevillemn.gov/1027/2023-Earth-Day-Celebration-and-Watershed and indicate on the map at the bottom where you plan on picking up trash. Specific locations will not be assigned, but by placing the pin on your main route or area, it will help others know someone is there. If your area looks clean, we hope you will consider picking up in an area that can use it. To place your location pin on the map and officially sign up, you need to make sure you know your group’s t-shirt sizes and a guess on how many bags you will need as the signup will require that information.

Take the trash you’ve collected to local dumpster drop-off locations. Information will be sent out on the dumpster locations closer to the event. Please don’t leave bags along the curb line or in parks. If you find items that are too heavy to deal with (furniture, tires, etc.), report that by emailing environmental@lakevillemn.gov.

Please see this webpage for meeting materials and minutes.

Virtual meeting access will be posted here when available.

Please see this webpage for meeting materials and minutes.

Microsoft Teams meeting

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Meeting ID: 225 541 316 797
Passcode: We2EcY

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+1 651-273-3070,,337623044#   United States, St. Paul

Phone Conference ID: 337 623 044#

The Introduction to Clean Water class focuses on general water quality practices of raingardens, native gardens, and shoreline stabilization.

Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District staff will provide an overview of Minnesota’s watersheds and our local water quality challenges, providing beautiful and practical ways to improve pollinator habitat and reduce runoff pollutants from your yard that might be contributing to water quality issues.

The Intro to Clean Water class is FREE, and registration is open to everyone – Dakota County residency not required. You only need to attend or view the Intro to Clean Water class one time – no need to repeat in future years if you want to enroll in the Design Course!