Resources

For Educators...

The Shingle Creek and West Mississippi Commissions are members of a consortium called the West Metro Water Alliance (WMWA).  Environmental educators from WMWA are available to implement a series of lessons on watersheds and water quality in fourth grade classrooms. The lessons have been developed to meet the Minnesota State Science Standards and will be tailored for each school.

WMWA educators are also available to staff booths at environmental fairs, and to help you organize family and community outreach activities such as storm drain stenciling.

Learn More:
West Metro Water Alliance

For Businesses...

Whether you are constructing a new building, adding on, or just replacing your parking lot, this could be an ideal time to include green infrastructure to help protect and improve water quality in our lakes and streams. The Watershed Commissions may be able to help. Rain gardens, tree trenches, porous pavement, and turf conversion are just some examples of the kinds of improvements that might be eligible for cost-share grants. Consult with your City Engineer to see if you are eligible.

Learn More:
Partnership Cost-Share Projects Information