Washington County Open Space Program Still Not On Line

A $20 million land and water protection program in Washington County that was overwhelmingly approved by voters in 2006 still has not been initiated by the County Board. Three years later voters, landowners and conservation professionals are getting frustrated.

Upcoming Events

Now through December 31, 2025
Mississippi River National River and Recreation Area, Twin Cities metro
Dec. 31, 2025 is the last day to give
Capacity-building campaign for the future of the river
Thursday, January 15, 2026 - rally 5:45 p.m., meeting 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Highland Park Community Center, 1978 Ford Pkwy, St. Paul

Our River Campaign:
It all starts here

At the heart of this new campaign is the vision of a healthy Mississippi River.