Minnehaha Creek Watershed District

Minnehaha Creek Watershed District is a regional governmental unit that was established in 1967 under the Minnesota Watershed District Act. The district's main responsibility is to manage and protect the water resources of the Minnehaha Creek watershed, which encompasses an area including and immediately west of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The organization acknowledges the significance of hydrologic boundaries, which often do not align with political boundaries, and works to integrate water management efforts between city, county, and state agencies.

Spanning approximately 178 square miles, the district encompasses natural treasures such as Minnehaha Creek, Lake Minnetonka, The Minneapolis Chain of Lakes, and Minnehaha Falls. Notably, there are eight major creeks, 129 lakes, and thousands of wetlands within the MCWD, all of which ultimately drain into the Mississippi River.

The company's slogan "Quality of water, quality of life" aptly captures its commitment to ensuring the well-being of the water resources within its jurisdiction. Despite not mentioning specific industries or recent investment activities, the MCWD plays a crucial role in environmental sustainability and water resource management in the United States.