About

Mission

The purpose of the Rice Creek Watershed District is to conserve and restore the water resources of the District for the beneficial use of current and future generations.

Geography

The Rice Creek Watershed District encompasses approximately 201 square miles of Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey and Washington counties in Minnesota. Portions of the district can be found in the following municipalities: Arden Hills, Birchwood Village, Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Columbia Heights, Columbus Township, Dellwood, Falcon Heights, Forest Lake, Fridley, Grant Township, Hugo, Lauderdale, Lexington, Lino Lakes, Mahtomedi, May Township, Mounds View, New Brighton, New Scandia Township, Roseville, Shoreview, Spring Lake Park, Saint Anthony, White Bear Lake, White Bear Township, Willernie.

Management

RCWD is managed by a board of managers. Find out more about our board by visiting the Board page.

Legal Counsel

Louis N. Smith, Charles B. Holtman
Smith-Partners
400 Second Avenue S., Suite 1200
Minneapolis MN 55401
Phone: 612-344-1400
Fax: 612-344-1550
e-mail: smith@smithpartners.com
Website http://www.smithpartners.com/

Consulting Engineers

Emmons & Olivier Resources (EOR)
651 Hale Avenue
Oakdale MN 55128
Phone: 651-770-8448
Fax: 651-770-2552
e-mail: bemmons@eorinc.com
Website: http://www.eorinc.com/