Rice Creek Watershed District
Government AdministrationMinnesota, United States11-50 Employees
The Rice Creek Watershed District is a government agency in Minnesota focused on the management and conservation of the Rice Creek Watershed. It covers about 186 square miles in urban and rural areas across Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey, and Washington counties, serving 28 towns, cities, and townships. Operating under the RCWD 2020 Watershed Management Plan, the district coordinates watershed activities to protect water resources, including lakes, streams, groundwater, and wetlands. Its work includes monitoring water quality, promoting best management practices, maintaining public drainage systems, inventorying natural resources, issuing permits and inspecting construction sites, administering the Wetland Conservation Act, and educating residents, while helping municipalities comply with EPA mandates. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the organization has a small to mid-sized staff and maintains active engagement with local governments and residents, as evidenced by its participation in the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Minnesota Watersheds.