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Hike the Watershed: Take the Challenge!

Posted by PLSLWD Staff - July 21, 2020 - News, Prior Lake, Spring Lake

Visit your favorite parks and discover new places close to home! Take the challenge to Hike the Watershed and you can be eligible to earn prizes.

This is a great activity for all ages – go for a walk or grab your bikes and head out the door. Use the Hike the Watershed checklist to keep track of the parks you’ve visited.

For extra fun, bring along the Hike the Watershed Bingo card and mark down the things you see while hiking the watershed!

In celebration of the District’s 50th Anniversary, Hike the Watershed highlights many local parks, smaller lakes in the watershed and District restoration projects. We hope you will take this opportunity to get to know your backyard just a little bit better!

Prizes: Visit 6 places on the Hike the Watershed list or score a bingo to win a special edition Hike the Watershed waterproof sticker. For an extra challenge visit all 11 sites or score a blackout on your bingo card to earn some extra swag.

To collect your prize: Email info@plslwd.org 1) a list of the sites you visited and a photo from your adventures or 2) a photo of your completed bingo card along with a photo from your explorations of the District.

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50 Years of Protecting Your Water Resources

Posted by PLSLWD Staff - April 23, 2020 - Ongoing Projects, Completed Projects, News, Prior Lake, Spring Lake

This year not only marks the 50th celebration of Earth Day, but the 50th anniversary of the Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District! The District was founded March 4, 1970 in response to a petition filed by residents for the purpose of wisely managing & conserving the District’s waters and natural resources.

Improving Your Water Resources for 50 Years

Over the last 50 years the District has been busy implementing projects and various programs to improve and protect the lakes, creeks and wetlands of the District for the benefits of the humans and critters that live here. Check out some highlights of the last 50 years in our 50th Anniversary brochure here.

Map of the watershed district showing locations and descriptions of various projects.

Celebrations & Activities Planned

We will be celebrating our 50th Anniversary with several special activities and events this year, including a Trivia Night at the Boathouse Brothers Brewery (fingers crossed!) and a Hike the Watershed Challenge, so keep an eye out for more information!

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PLSLWD Celebrating 50 Years!

Posted by PLSLWD Staff - March 4, 2020 - News

Did you know? It’s our birthday today and we’re turning 50!

The Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District was established March 4, 1970 in response to a petition filed by residents for the purpose of wisely managing & conserving the District’s waters and natural resources.

We will be celebrating our 50th Anniversary with several special activities and events this year, including a Trivia Night at the Boathouse Brothers Brewery and a Hike the Watershed Challenge, so keep an eye out for more information!

Learn more about the District’s history here.

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What did PLSLWD do in 2017? Check out our 2017 Annual Report!

Posted by PLSLWD Staff - May 2, 2018 - Ongoing Projects, News, Prior Lake, Spring Lake

The 2017 Annual Report is out! What to know what the District accomplished in 2017? Check out the report for a rundown of the District’s 2017 programs, projects, and everything else.

You can also find a sneak preview of what’s in the works for 2018! The report can be found on our District Reports page.

P.S. Lest you dismiss this as boring, we promise the report is easy for the average citizen to read and includes some nice pictures too!

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Mike Myser Sworn in as Newest Addition to District Board of Managers

Posted by PLSLWD Staff - March 28, 2018 - News

Mike Myser was sworn in as the newest addition to the Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District’s (PLSLWD) Board of Managers at the March 13 board meeting. In anticipation of his three-year term, Myser said, “I look forward to providing innovative ideas and fresh perspectives as a new Board member. I will strive to seek out the best ideas to secure water quality and manage water quantity – whatever they may be-and get them implemented, in a cost-effective way.”

Myser is no stranger to the subject of water quality. Having lived on Prior Lake for 15 years, he is an avid SCUBA diver and boater and loves to spend time on the lake with his family and friends. He has been a strong advocate for protecting water quality and has been very involved in the community in a variety of capacities. During his tenure as the Mayor of Prior Lake from 2010-2012, Myser served as the City’s liaison to PLSLWD, participating in PLSLWD’s meetings and workshops, and was an active member in Scott County Association for Leadership and Efficiency (SCALE).

Myser has had a long career in business, sales and marketing. He is currently the co-owner of a technology company which develops cloud-based software solutions for companies and state agencies for energy and water conservation applications.

Watershed districts are local, special-purpose units of government that work to solve and prevent water-related problems that go beyond political boundaries. The Scott County Board of Commissioners appoints individuals to serve for three-year staggered terms on the District’s Board of Managers. There are five managers on the board and they are responsible for directing the District’s policies.

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The District covers about 42 square miles in Scott County, MN. Water in the PLSLWD flows mainly from the southwest to the northeast through Spring, Upper Prior and Lower Prior Lakes, and then north through the Prior Lake Outlet Channel to the Minnesota River near Valley Fair amusement park.
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Prior Lake - Spring Lake Watershed District
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