The 2027-2036 Brown's Creek Watershed District Management Plan is in the process of being reviewed for adoption in 2026. A summary of the process can be found at Watershed Management Plan Update.
90-Day Agency Review
After holding a public hearing on June 10, 2026, the BCWD Board of Managers approved submittal of the draft plan for 90-day review. The review materials are available below. The review timeline will be outlined by BSWR.
Supporting Materials:
- BCWD 60 Day Review_Responses to Comments [PDF]
- Summary of Changes [PDF]
- 06-10-2026 Draft Minutes for Public Hearing Record [PDF] - See section 6 for record of public hearing.
Draft Plan:
- DRAFT 2027-2036 Watershed Management Plan [PDF, Show Changes]
- DRAFT 2027-2036 Watershed Management Plan [PDF, Clean]
Appendices:
- Appendix A: Surface Water Resource Summary Table [PDF]
- Appendix B: Summary of Climate and Precipitation Projections [PDF]
- Appendix C: Summary of Civic Engagement Input [PDF]
- Only change includes addition of flood vulnerability comments from the City of Oak Park Heights
- Appendix D: BCWD Aquatic Plant Management Policy [PDF]
- Appendix E: Brown's Creek Watershed District Rules [PDF]
- Appendix F: Land and Water Resources Inventory [PDF, Show Changes]
- Appendix F: Land and Water Resources Inventory [PDF, Clean]
- Appendix G: Cooperative Agreements [PDF]
Public Hearing
Brown’s Creek Watershed District (BCWD) held public hearing at the regular board meeting on June 10, 2026, at 6:30pm at the Stillwater Township Town Hall consistent with Minnesota Statutes 103B.231 Subd. 7.
60-Day Agency Review
Thanks to all of the BCWD partners who took the time to review and comment on the draft 2027–2036 Watershed Management Plan during the 60-day agency review process from February 19, 2026 to April 20, 2026.
Please review BCWD's responses to the comments received: BCWD 60 Day Review_Responses to Comments [PDF]