Following a public hearing in November 2025, the Lower Minnesota River Watershed District (LMRWD) authorized construction of the Area 3 Bank Stabilization Project and filed a resolution to fund the large-scale construction. Read more about the project need, construction schedule, and weekly construction updates to date.

The Department of Administration hosted a training in February to share insights on Government Data best practices and Open Meeting Law. The training materials are now available for download to ensure best practices within the LMRWD.

The face of the Lower Minnesota River Watershed District (LMRWD) Board of Managers is changing as the watershed district says farewell to Theresa Kuplic (Dakota County) and welcomes new managers from Scott and Carver counties. The managing body of the watershed district is onboarding new managers to continue seamless progress on its important work in water and natural resources management.

The Minnesota River was recently profiled in the Minnesota Star Tribune, highlighting the need for leadership and action. The opinion piece by Patrick Belmont shares how, like many issues in our country, even straightforward solutions with broad agreement can be difficult to implement. Read the full story and learn how to get involved with the protection of the Minnesota River.

The Minnesota River was recently profiled in the Eden Prairie Local News, highlighting the long labor of love for local advocates. After decades of efforts, plans for a possible Minnesota River Commission may soon get a boost with state legislation as early as this year's legislative session. Read more about the history of the commission and what to expect next.