Watershed organizations are guided by their Watershed Management Plan
The Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission works with residents, organizations, and its member cities to protect and improve water resources like Bassett Creek and its tributaries, wetlands, ponds, and lakes such as Medicine, Wirth, Twin, Sweeney, Northwood, Lost, Westwood, Parkers, and others.
The Watershed Management Plan is required to be updated every ten years. The BCWMC's Watershed Management Plan sets the vision and goals for managing surface water resources within the boundaries of the BCWMC.
In April 2026, the BCWMC adopted the 2026 Watershed Management Plan after a robust planning process to gather input from the public and partners; identify issues and prioritized goals; and development a comprehensive implementation program. The plan document here includes final content with updated and finalized accessibility features, photos, and layout expected in May 2026.
2026 Bassett Creek Watershed Management Plan - main body
Development of the 2026 Watershed Management Plan
Presentation to BWSR Metro Region Subcommittee
BCWMC Response to Comments
- BCWMC Response to Comments from 60-day Review (November 2025)
Stakeholder Input on Issues and Priorities
Input on issues and priorities in the watershed was gathered from member cities; state, regional, and local agencies; partners; and the public. Input was gathered in a variety of ways including surveys, meetings, and events. Appendix F describes the outreach efforts during plan development.
April 2022 Equity in Watershed Management Workshop
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In April 2022, the BCWMC held a workshop to learn how equity principles (like diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEIA)) can be incorporated and addressed within watershed management. The event featured speakers from multiple organizations and small group discussions.
- Workshop Agenda
- DEIA Definitions and Resources
- Hennepin Co. Presentation: Vulnerable Populations
- Metro Blooms Presentation: In Relationship with Communities
- Mississippi Watershed Management Organization Presentation: Working Towards Equity
- Learning and Discussion Notes from the Workshop