Public Hearing on Draft 2026-2035 Vermillion River Watershed Management Plan
Notice is hereby given that the Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization (VRWJPO) will hold a public hearing on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 1 p.m. at the Dakota County Extension and Conservation […]
Preserve fresh water – salt smart
Did you know that one teaspoon of salt permanently pollutes five gallons of water?
We use de-icing salt to keep our roads, driveways, and sidewalks safe during the winter. However, that salt ( […]
Dakota County offers Safe Drinking Water Grant for private well users
Do you get your drinking water from a private well in Dakota County? Concerned about potential chemicals in the water?
A Safe Drinking Water Grant program from the County could help eligible homes replace contamina […]
Public Notice: Vermillion River Watershed Community Advisory Committee to allow virtual meeting participation
Beginning at their November 19, 2025, meeting, the Vermillion River Watershed Community Advisory Committee (CAC) has elected to allow virtual participation at all its meetings i […]
October 23, 2025, VRWJPB Meeting Canceled
Notice is hereby given that the October 23, 2025, meeting of the Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board is canceled due to a lack of pertinent agenda items.
The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 1 p.m. at the […]
Vermillion River Watershed Tour highlights diversity of investments in water resource protection
About 30 people collaborating on conservation projects and practices attended a tour with the Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization (VRWJPO […]
Special Meeting of the Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board – Sept. 25, 2025
This is a special meeting of the Board to participate in a bus tour of conservation projects and practices in the Vermillion River Watershed on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
The tour […]
Using Stormwater Modeling to Improve Runoff Management
During the summer of 2025, VRWJPO staff applied stormwater modeling and engineering analysis to support several projects aimed at improving the management of stormwater runoff. Effective stormwater management provides a range of env […]
Native plants support clean water efforts in Alimagnet Lake
In fall 2024, the VRWJPO completed the first of two planned alum treatments in Alimagnet Lake, a recreational lake split between the cities of Apple Valley and Burnsville. The treatment is intended to reduce in-lake excess phos […]
Fall yard & garden maintenance for clean water
Adapted from Friends of the Mississippi River, Mississippi Watershed Management Organization, and University of Minnesota-Extension
Fall yard cleanup is an important annual chore, but not just for the tidiness of your lawn o […]
