The Formation of the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO)

If you would like more information about the creation of the MWMO, check out the links below.

How Was the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization Created?

Watershed district authority was created in 1955 under Minnesota State Statutes Chapter 112, now repealed and reorganized in Chapter 103D. (Read more.)

How do Joint Powers Watershed Management Organizations Compare to Watershed Districts?

There are basic governance issues that separate Joint Powers Watershed Management Organizations from Watershed Districts.
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Who Funds Watershed Management Organizations?

Statutes 103B and 103D Determine Funding for Metropolitan Watershed Management Organizations. (Read more.)

What Other Statutes Are Part of Water Law in Minnesota?

Minnesota Statutes 103A to 114B are collectively referred to as Minnesota Water Law. (Read more.)