VBWD

VBWD was established on November 14, 1968 to address existing flooding problems and prevent future flooding problems in the watershed. In the post-World War II era, prior to the formation of VBWD, St. Paul area residents began building permanent homes on the shores of lakes in rural areas east of St. Paul, including areas that are now within the VBWD. One such area included the "Tri Lakes" area of Lake Elmo (known as East Oakdale Township at that time), which includes Lakes Jane, Olson and DeMontreville. When the lakes began to rise in the mid-1960s, homeowners realized that the lakes were landlocked and that dozens of homes were in danger of flooding. Although proposals were made to provide outlets from these lakes, and actions were taken or proposed to prevent flows from entering these lakes, residents and local government officials were unable to reach agreement on a plan for solving the flooding problems (and potential flooding problems) in the watershed. Recognition of the need..

Also known as: Valley Branch Watershed District

Primary location: Lake Elmo United States