The Shingle Creek and West Mississippi watersheds extend over 67 square miles in east-central Hennepin County, Minnesota. The ten cities in these watersheds jointly manage the lakes, streams, and wetlands in this area through the Shingle Creek and West Mississippi Watershed Management Commissions.

Shingle Creek member cities are Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Maple Grove, Minneapolis, New Hope, Osseo, Plymouth, and Robbinsdale. West Mississippi member cities include Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Champlin, Maple Grove, and Osseo.
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What's New............

  • Commission granted nearly $600,000 for three upcoming projects.
  • Crystal Lake Alum Treatment expected May 2021.
  • Meadow Lake Drawdown project expected Fall 2021.
  • Find out how your yard can Bee the Change at Lawns to Legumes.
  • Learn about Ten Things You Can Do to protect Minnesota's lakes, rivers, and streams!
Featured Projects.....

Biochar- and Iron- Enhanced Pond Filter Benches

The Shingle Creek and West Mississippi Commissions are in the midst of a  research project aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of stormwater ponds and other features. This grant-funded project is field testing a concept that has been successful in the lab: adding biochar and iron filings to sand filters. This augmentation can eliminate over 95% of bacteria in stormwater as well as dissolved and particulate phosphorus.

Crystal Lake Management Plan

Crystal Lake in Robbinsdale is a popular lake in the heart of the City. Three parks, a fishing pier, and a boardwalk provide public access to enjoyment of the lake by boaters, anglers, cyclists, and walkers. But water quality in the lake could be better. Starting in 2021, the Watershed Commission and City will partner on several actions to help restore not only water quality but also the ecologic integrity of the lake.