Partners

Blue Thumb partners are a group of professionals from local governmental units (watershed and conservation districts, cities, counties); non-profit and community organizations; and nursery and landscape professionals.

To become a Blue Thumb partner or continue your partnership in 2011, you must agree to the terms in the partner agreement and submit your signed agreement to Tina Plant between December 1 - 31, 2010. Please contact Tina Plant if you have further questions.

Aqua Par Lifestyles Corporation

2144 Langston Lane NE
St. Michael MN 55376
Phone: 763-497-9378
Fax: 763-497-7316
info@aquaparlifestyles.com
http://www.aquaparlifestyles.com/
Aqua Par Lifestyles is a design/build company that is committed to accepted storm water management best practices, relating to creation of raingardens, shoreline stabilization and other methods of storm water retention.

Barrel Depot

1517 Maras Street
Appointment Only
Shakopee MN 55379
Phone: 952-221-2113
barreldepot@live.com
http://www.barreldepot.com/
The Barrel Depot is focused on the collection of rain water. We carry a variety of products such as oak and plastic rainbarrels, cisterns, rain chains, soaker hoses and pumps.

biota - A Landscape Design + Build Firm

211 St. Anthony Parkway
Studio 102
Minneapolis MN 55418
Phone: 612-781-4000
Fax: 612-781-4001
contactus@biotalandscapes.com
http://www.biotalandscapes.com/
Recognized by the Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association for attention to detail and overall quality of installation, biota | A Landscape Design + Build Firm offers innovative design, build + maintenance services to residential clients with the highest standards. biota continues to promote ecologically sensitive practices to its clients and through community involvement.

Cannon River Watershed Partnership

8997 Eaves Avenue
Northfield MN 55057
Phone: 507-786-8400
Fax: 507-786-8039
staff@crwp.net
http://www.crwp.net/
Cannon River Watershed Partnership (CRWP) is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit business, the mission of which is to protect and improve the surface and ground water and natural systems of the Cannon River watershed. The nearly million-acre watershed includes the cities of Owatonna, Waseca, Faribault, Northfield, Cannon Falls, and Red Wing ; 80% of it is agricultural land. With over 500 members, CRWP’s board includes citizen members, SWCD representatives, and county commissioners from each of the six counties of the watershed. Our programs include agricultural and urban runoff management, water quality monitoring, and wastewater treatment in small, unincorporated communities. For more information, please see www.crwp.net.

Capitol Region Watershed District

1410 Energy Park Dr. Ste. 4
St. Paul MN 55108
Phone: 651-644-8888
elizabeth@capitolregionwd.org
http://www.capitolregionwd.org/
Established in 1998, the Capitol Region Watershed District covers 40 square miles and includes portions of the cities of Falcon Heights, Lauderdale, Maplewood, Roseville and St. Paul. Located within Ramsey County, it has a population of 245,000 people. The Mississippi River is the district’s predominant water resource and the water resource to which the watershed district drains. Como Lake, Crosby Lake, Loeb Lake and McCarrons Lake are also located in the District.

Carver County Land & Water Services

600 East Fourth Street
Chaska MN 55318
Phone: 952-361-1026
Fax: 952-361-1828
mbanschbach@co.carver.mn.us
http://www.co.carver.mn.us/departments/lws/water_managment.asp
Carver County’s Land & Water Services Division includes three County departments-Environmental Services, Land Management, and Planning & Water Management, and two state agencies -Soil & Water Conservation District and the Community Development Agency. The division is responsible for a wide array of programs & projects relating to land, water, housing, environment, conservation, and economic development. Carver County’s Water Management Plan is dedicated to protecting, preserving and managing the county’s surface and groundwater systems in the midst of rapid growth and intensive agricultural activity. Through this plan, programs and projects are developed an executed to improve water quality and increase awareness about water resources, conservation, and best management practices.

City of Apple Valley

7100 West 147th Street
Apple Valley MN 55124
Phone: 952-953-2462
Fax: 952-953-2407
jbyron@ci.apple-valley.mn.us
http://www.ci.apple-valley.mn.us/
The City of Apple Valley is pledged to promote and enhance the health, safety and general well-being of its citizens and all who visit the City.

City of Blaine

10801 Town Square Dr.
Blaine MN 55449
Phone: 763-785-6188
Fax: 763-785-6139
jhafner@ci.blaine.mn.us
http://www.ci.blaine.mn.us/
A rapidly growing city, Blaine is committed to restoring and preserving the unique features of the Anoka Sandplain. Public education and involvement is a key component to achieving this goal.

City of Elko New Market

12224 Nicollet Ave.
Burnsville MN 55337
Phone: 612-221-6710
dougca@bolton-menk.com
http://www.ci.elko.mn.us/
Minnesota city located in southern Scott County

City of Minneapolis - Public Works

309 2nd Av S
Room 300
Minneapolis MN 55401-2268
Phone: 612-673-2522
Fax: 612-673-2048
lane.christianson@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/stormwater
The City of Minneapolis is dedicated to increasing awareness of water quality and protecting, preserving and effectively managing the City’s surface water & sewers.  We are committed to accomplishing this by: 1) providing stormwater management education about City programs and operations that improve surface water quality, and 2) encouraging community involvement and participation in stormwater issues and watershed stewardship. These strategies will ensure best management practices are in place to educate the public on these important environmental issues.

City of Minnetonka

14600 Minnetonka Blvd.
Minnetonka MN 55345
Phone: 952-988-8422
Fax: 952-988-8406
aschwartz@eminnetonka.com
http://www.eminnetonka.com/
Minnetonka…Where quality comes naturally. Minnetonka is a community where people come together to live, work, and play in a natural environment of wetlands, lakes, creeks, woodlands, and open space. The city, as well as its residents, is committed to protecting its rich natural heritage. Minnetonka recognizes the delicate balance between the need for urban services and the importance of protecting and managing our natural surroundings.

City of Plymouth

3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth MN 55447
Phone: 763-509-5081
Fax: 763-509-5060
mvigoren@ci.plymouth.mn.us
http://www.ci.plymouth.mn.us/
As one of the first cities to establish a no-phosphorus lawn fertilizer requirement, the City of Plymouth continues to protect water quality through planning, projects, education and citizen involvement.

City of Rochester

201 4th St SE - Room 108
Rochester MN 55904
Phone: 507-328-2425
Fax: 507-328-2401
bhuberty@rochestermn.gov
http://www.rochesterstormwater.com/
The mission of the City of Rochester is to provide a safe, attractive environment through the responsive, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of municipal services. The City will strive to enhance community pride by improving the physical, environmental, economic, cultural and social quality of the community.

City of Shoreview

4600 Victoria Street N.
Shoreview MN 55126
Phone: 651-490-4652
Fax: 651-490-4696
twesolowski@ci.shoreview.mn.us
http://www.ci.shoreview.mn.us/

Cornell Cooperative Extension

3542 Turner Road
Jamestown NY 14701
Phone: 716-664-9502
Fax: 716-664-6327
emh92@cornell.edu
http://chautauquacce.shutterfly.com/watershed

Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District

4100 220th Street West
Farmington MN 55024
Phone: 651-480-7777
mike.isensee@co.dakota.mn.us
http://www.dakotacountyswcd.org/
Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District, the recipient of the 2007 District Excellence Award from the National Association of Conservation Districts, provides high quality assistance to the citizens of Dakota County for the protection of land and water resources.

East Metro Water Resource Education Program

1380 W. Frontage Rd. Hwy. 36
Stillwater MN 55082
Phone: 651-275-1136
Fax: 651-275-1254
angie.hong@mnwcd.org
http://www.mnwcd.org/cleanwater
The East Metro Water Resource Education Program is a partnership of city, county and watershed governments. Our mission is to improve the quality of surface and groundwater resources in the east metro through education and outreach about non-point source water pollution. Members of the East Metro Water Resource Education Program include Brown’s Creek, Carnelian Marine - St. Croix, Comfort Lake – Forest Lake, Middle St. Croix, Ramsey Washington-Metro, Rice Creek, South Washington and Valley Branch Watersheds, Cottage Grove, Dellwood, Forest Lake, Lake Elmo, Stillwater, West Lakeland and Willernie, Washington County and the Washington Conservation District.

Ecoscapes Sustainable Landscaping

2183 Storland Rd.
Eagan MN 55122
Phone: 612-965-0848
craigstark@ecoscapes1.com
http://www.ecoscapes1.com/
Ecoscapes Sustainable Landscaping is a full service design/build landscaping company serving the Twin Cities metro area. We specialize in landscape renovation, integrating; raingardens, shoreline stabilization, native plantings, traditional landscapes, permeable and traditional pavers, retaining walls, and outdoor kitchens and entertaining spaces. Ecoscapes is also offering DIY Packages for all types of landscaping. Ecoscapes is dedicated to creating and transforming your outdoor spaces to a place you will love to spend time.

Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission

3235 Fernbrook Lane
Plymouth MN 55447
Phone: 763-553-1144
Fax: 763-553-9326
judie@jass.biz
http://www.elmcreekwatershed.org/
The Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission (ECWMC) was formed in 1973 under a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) to protect and manage the natural resources of the Elm Creek watershed. Its current members are the cities of Champlin, Corcoran, Dayton, Maple Grove, Medina, Plymouth, and Rogers and the Township of Hassan. The Elm Creek watershed covers 131 square miles in the north central part of Hennepin County. The Crow and Mississippi Rivers demarcate the northern boundary of this watershed where land use ranges from agricultural to rural residential to high density development. The Elm Creek watershed is home to twelve lakes and five streams. The Commission, along with representatives from the Shingle Creek, West Mississippi, Creek and Bassett Creek watershed management organizations, is a partner in EPOC, Education and Public Outreach Committee. Together this group’s mission is to protect and improve the quality of water resources in the watersheds by providing a resource for environmental education to its citizens, students and public officials.

Empire Township

12224 Nicollet Ave.
Burnsville MN 55337
Phone: 612-221-6710
Fax: 952-890-8065
dougca@bolton-menk.com
http://empiretownship.govoffice.com/
Minnesota Township located in Dakota County.

EnergyScapes, Inc

3754 Pleasant Ave. S. Suite B3
Minneapolis MN 55409
Phone: 612-821-9797
Fax: 612-821-9799
projectmanager@energyscapes.com
http://www.energyscapes.com/
We PLAN, TRANSFORM, and NURTURE landscapes for health and beauty. Founded in 1989, EnergyScapes, Inc. has been serving the Twin Cities Metro area by providing consultation, design, installation, and maintenance services across the urban and rural spectrum. We have been leaders from the beginning in working with clients to develop sustainable communities of native plants that work with local soil, moisture and sun conditions. We have worked to minimize storm water runoff with proper land use, including rain gardens, permeable driving surfaces, and plants selected for best performance. We also specialize in helping clients plan their landscapes for energy savings. By strategic use of vegetation and the use of our trademarked Green Awnings, our clients see substantial savings in energy costs year-round.

Friends of the Mississippi River

360 N. Robert Street, Suite 400
St. Paul MN 55101
Phone: 651-222-2193
ksolas@fmr.org
http://www.fmr.org/
Friends of the Mississippi River is a leading citizen organization working to protect and enhance the Mississippi River and its watershed in the Twin Cities area. We believe the tremendous ecological, cultural, scenic and recreational values of our water resources must be carefully tended to ensure that they endure for future generations. We work to achieve these goals through our land conservation, river corridor stewardship and watershed protection programs.

Harmony Wildflowers

2757 Zarthan Ave. S.
St. Louis Park MN 55416
Phone: 612-270-2637
info@HarmonyWildflowers.com
http://HarmonyWildflowers.com/
Harmony Wildflowers is a Minnesota native plant nursery and landscape design company, located in Minneapolis. In our Nursery Division, we specialize in prairie, savanna and raingarden plants. We also consult and design landscapes for residential and commercial property, which we are happy to install and maintain.

Hedberg Nursery

8400 60th Street North
Stillwater MN 55082
Phone: 763-545-4400
Fax: 763-392-5945
tplant@hedbergaggregates.com
http://www.hedberglandscape.com/
Hedberg Nursery (located with the Hedberg Landscape Supplies and Aquatic Addiction Stillwater location off highway 36 one mile east of 694) features eco-friendly products for your yard and garden. It's worth the drive to come see Hedberg's specialty perennials, hanging baskets, exceptional locally grown plants, raingarden materials and aquatic plants. We carry organic pest control and fertilizers, too. We can help further enhance your eco-friendly landscape with permeable pavers, reclaimed brick pavers, a wide range of native stone, rainbarrels and new RainXchange rainwater harvesting systems. Our knowledgeable staff can help you choose native plants for your raingarden or shoreline, help you design a water garden or bog, and help you with other aspects of your landscape. The Aquatic Addiction pond store carries beneficial bacteria, plant and fish-safe algaecides, pond pumps, liners and more. Hedberg also has landscape supplies stores and Aquatic Addiction water gardening stores in Plymouth and Farmington.

Holm & Olson Landscape

PO Box 10760
St. Paul MN 55110
Phone: 651-222-0521
Fax: 651-429-7122
holmandolson@comcast.net
http://www.holmandolsonlandscape.com/
Established in 1895 Holm & Olson has provided design build landscape services for over 100 years. Our design staff can provide years of collective experience to create the outdoor living space you desire. Our installers provide quality workmanship and professional service in the insallment of your plan or envioronmental project.

Landscape Alternatives, Inc.

25316 St. Croix Trail
Shafer MN 55074
Phone: 651-257-4460
Fax: 651-257-4499
landscapealt@frontiernet.net
http://www.landscapealternatives.com/
We offer a wide selection of high quality, nursery grown Minnesota native wildflowers and grass plants. Container sizes range from 6-pack plugs to #1 containers. We give you the best in quality, service, selection and value!

Landscape Direction

25730 Oakman Ave.
Lindstrom MN 55045
Phone: 651-323-0395
Fax: 651-257-5315
pal@landscapedirection.com
http://www.landscapedirection.com/
Designing, installing, and managing sensible landscape projects for today and future generations. We provide our clients with the best landscaping services for their property, family, community, and planet. We are very flexible; from working with people on simple consultations to providing start-to-finish landscaping services of all kinds (except irrigating, fertilizing, and applying herbicides to lawns.....which is just plain ridiculous).

Landscape Renovations

12515 40th Street S.
Afton MN 55001
Phone: 651-796-8697
Fax: 651-769-1140
shartung@landscaperenovations.com
http://www.landscaperenovations.com/
Landscape Renovations is a full service design/build landscape firm providing all phases of landscape design and installation, as well maintenance services after the installation has been completed. Our team of experienced designers and installers will provide you with a level of service rarely found in the industry, and tailor the design of your landscaping to suit your lifestyle. We specialize in natural stone walls and patios as well as native planting maintenance.

Lower Minnesota River Watershed District (LMRWD)

1600 Bavaria Road
Chaska MN 55318
Phone: 952-856-5875
Fax: 952-227-1039
joane@lowermn.com
http://www.watersheddistrict.org/
The LMRWD was principally established in 1960 to provide local participation to the Army Corp of Engineers to construct a nine foot channel within the Minnesota River for commercial navigation. The District’s boundaries extend east from the City of Carver to the confluence of the Minnesota River and the Mississippi. The District today also does cooperative Stormwater projects and education with the 12 cities and 2 townships and 4 counties within its boundaries.

McGough & Associates, Inc.

1765 Hague Ave.
St. Paul MN 55104

Metro Blooms

PO Box 17099
Minneapolis MN 55417
Phone: 612-699-2426
becky@metroblooms.org
http://www.metroblooms.org/
Metro Blooms is a private nonprofit volunteer-based educational organization established in Minnesota to promote publicly visible gardens and ecologically sound gardening practices. Our vision is to educate, recognize and inspire area citizens and businesses to develop publicly visible gardens including home gardens, business gardens, boulevard gardens, container gardens and community gardens, using environmentally sound and safe gardening practices.

Mickman Brothers Inc.

14630 Highway 65
Ham Lake MN 55303
Phone: 763-434-4678
Fax: 763-434-4611
chris@mickman.com
http://www.mickman.com/
Established in 1975, Mickman Brothers operates a multifaceted green Industry Company that encourages conservation, recycling, and re-use of all materials possible: Our full Service Garden Center located in the North Metro features display areas, large landscape specimens to small size plant materials including Native plants. Our award winning landscape and irrigation construction designers and crews install quality materials on residential and commercial projects including Rain Gardens, Rooftop Gardens, shore stabilization, and permeable driving surfaces. Natural evergreen wreath manufacturers promoting sustainable use of Minnesota and Wisconsin evergreen resources, we produce wreaths for fund raising groups across the country.

Minnehaha Creek Watershed District

1802 Minnetonka Blvd
Deephaven MN 55391
Phone: 952-471-0590
Fax: 952-471-0682
jwesterlund@minnehahacreek.org
http://www.minnehahacreek.org/
The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District covers 181 square miles of land that drain to lake Minnetonka and Minnehaha Creek. Established in 1967, the District is committed to a leadership role in protecting, improving and managing the surfaces waters and affiliated ground water resources within the District, including their relationships to the ecosystems of which they are an integral part.

Minnesota Mulch & Soil

PO Box 270101
St. Paul MN 55127
Phone: 651-330-0299
mnmulchsoil@comcast.net
http://www.mnmulchandsoil.com/
Minnesota Mulch and Soil is a specialty soil and compost recycling company. Started in 1985, the company strives to divert vegetation and soil bound for landfills - to create products from these materials that can be used to restore natural environments. We do this by processing waste organic materials into certified specialty soils and compost. Our soils have been tested, are free of contaminants and have the organic foundations required for plant growth. Our custom mixes are used for residential and commercial landscaping developments, highway and road projects, stormwater ponds and raingardens.

Minnesota River Board

184 Trafton Science Center
Mankato MN 56001
Phone: 507-389-6279
Fax: 507-389-5493
susan.carlin@mnsu.edu
http://mrbdc.mnsu.edu/org/mrbd
The Minnesota River Board is a joint powers board comprising counties within the Minnesota River Basin. Its misson is to provide leadership, build partnerships and support efforts to improve and protect water quality in the Minnesota River Basin.

Muncie Delaware Stormwater Management

300 North High Street
Muncie IN 47305
Phone: 765-213-6468
Fax: 765-747-4719
swagely@munciesanitary.org
http://www.wishthefish.com/
Muncie Deleware Stormwater Management (MDSWM) is a collaborative partnership between the Muncie Sanitary District, Delaware County, Town of Yorktown and Ivy Tech Community College in Indiana. The partnership was started in 2001 as these communities were named MS4's. As the community has realized the benefits of government agencies working together and joint stormwater management, MDSWM has branched into more than just MS4 compliance and in 2009 was recognized by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) for going above and beyond the permit requirements. The departments activities include a $5 million storm sewer improvement bond that covers 14 neighborhoods in the City of Muncie, all projects are designed with water quality in mind; a 3 year $120k Centers for Disease Control Health Strategies grant which includes over 1000 rain barrels, 4 large community rain gardens and 75 individual homeowner rain gardens; a $40k Xeriscape project at the City of Muncie city hall; and a partner in a $700k green downtown park. The department is funded through Stormwater Utility Fees implemented in 2006.

Natural Shore Technologies, Inc.

6275 Pagenkopf Rd.
Maple Plain MN 55359
Phone: 612-703-7581
haley@naturalshore.com
http://www.naturalshore.com/
We create ecologically healthy shorelands, wetlands and raingardens. We design, install and maintain a wide variety of ecological restoration projects. We have our own nursery and grow all our own native plants. We also supply native plants and erosion control materials for do-it-youselfers.

Nine Mile Creek Watershed District

7710 Computer Ave. Suite 135
Edina MN 55635
Phone: 952-358-2276
Fax: 952-835-2079
cbleser@ninemilecreek.org
http://www.ninemilecreek.org/
The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is a special purpose unit of government established in accordance with Minnesota State Statute 103D. The responsibility of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is to protect and manage the water resources within the District’s legal boundaries. The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is approximately 50 square miles in surface area and encompasses the land area tributary to Nine Mile Creek. The District is located in Hennepin County. Portions of the cities of Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, Hopkins, Minnetonka, and Richfield are located within the Nine Mile Creek watershed. The activities of the District are managed by the Board of Managers. There are five board members who are appointed by the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners to three year staggered terms. The managers must live within the legal boundaries of the District.

Pioneer-Sarah Creek Watershed

3235 Fernbrook Lane N
Plymouth MN 55447

Ramsey Conservation District

1425 Paul Kirkwold Drive
Arden Hills MN 55112
Phone: 651-266-7270
Fax: 651-266-7276
Ann.WhiteEagle@co.ramsey.mn.us
http://www.ramseyconservation.org/
The mission of the Ramsey Conservation District is to encourage the protection and improvement of Ramsey County's natural resources in our urban/suburban environment through cooperative partnerships.

Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District

2665 Noel Dr.
Little Canada MN 55117
Phone: 651-792-7950
Fax: 651-792-7951
office@rwmwd.org
http://www.rwmwd.org/
The Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District (RWMWD) is a special purpose unit of local government that manages water resources on a watershed basis. The District was established in 1975. Covering 56 square miles, RWMWD includes all or part of 10 cities in Ramsey and Washington counties. Our vision: Water resources and related ecosystems are managed to sustain their long-term health and integrity and to enable them to contribute to the well-being of the citizens within the watershed.

Rice Creek Watershed District

4325 Pheasant Ridge Drive
Suite 611
Blaine MN 55449
Phone: 763-398-3070
Fax: 763-398-3088
info@ricecreek.org
http://ricecreek.org/
Rice Creek Watershed District's (RCWD) mission is to conserve and restore the water resources of the District for the beneficial use of current and future generations. Established at the request of citizens, county boards, cities and the Board of Water and Soil Resources in 1972, the RCWD is governed by a Board of Managers appointed by the county commissioners of Anoka, Ramsey and Washington. The RCWD is about 200 square miles and includes parts of 28 municipalities and four counties. RCWD is the founder of the Blue Thumb – Planting for Clean Water outreach program. The RCWD has other innovative programs such as Resource Management Plans that use natural resource inventories to work with cities as the basis for city planning.

Scott Soil & Water Conservation District

7151 West 190th St.
Suite 125
Jordan MN 55352
Phone: 952-492-5425
Fax: 952-492-5422
dmiller@co.scott.mn.us
http://www.scottswcd.org/
It is the objective of the Scott SWCD to carry out a well-rounded program of conservation by working in partnership with local, county, regional, state and federal conservation agencies and organizations, to obtain available technical, financial and educational resources and focus or coordinate them to help Scott County residents conserve, improve and sustain our natural resources.

Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission

3235 Fernbrook Lane
Plymouth MN 55447
Phone: 763-553-1144
Fax: 763-553-9326
judie@jass.biz
http://www.shinglecreek.org/
The Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission (SCWMC) was formed in 1984 under a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) between the nine cities having land within the Shingle Creek watershed. Those cities are Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Maple Grove, Minneapolis, New Hope, Osseo, Plymouth and Robbinsdale. Covering 43.5 square miles in northwestern Hennepin County, the watershed includes 16 lakes and six creeks. The Commission is committed to protecting and improving the quality of water resources in the watershed as well as providing a resource for environmental education to its citizens, students and public officials.

Signature Patio and Landscape Co.

13882 85th St. NE
Otsego MN 55330
Phone: 612-242-5039
Fax: 763-274-2357
info@signaturepatio.com
http://www.signaturepatio.com/
Landscapes that capture the spirit of your lifestyle.

South Washington Watershed District

2302 Tower Dr.
Woodbury MN 55125
Phone: 651-714-3715
mmoore@ci.woodbury.mn.us
http://www.swwdmn.org/
The South Washington Watershed District (SWWD) is located entirely in Washington County, Minnesota, and contains portions of eight municipalities: Afton, Cottage Grove, Grey Cloud Island Twp., Lake Elmo, Newport, Oakdale, St. Paul Park and Woodbury. Established in 1993, SWWD is a special purpose unit of government responsible for managing environmental resources while serving our citizens and communities.

St. Croix County Land & Water Conservation

1960 8th Ave. Suite 141
Baldwin WI 54022
Phone: 715-884-2874
Fax: 715-684-2666
aleisham@co.saint-crois.wi.us
http://www.co.saint-croix.wi.us/Departments/landWater/default.htm
The St. Croix Co. LWCD works to promote sustainable land use management for long-term conservation of land, water and other natural resources.

St. Croix Valley Landscaping

389 280th St.
Osceola WI 54020
Phone: 715-294-4471
Fax: 715-294-2312
stcroixvalleylandscaping@yahoo.com
http://www.stcroixvalleylandscaping.com/
Nature Inspired Design and Build Services St. Croix Valley Landscaping’s expertise in ecological landscaping services comes from years of experience and a commitment to education and environmentally friendly services that started from the very beginning when we started our business in 2000. We specialize in designing environmentally friendly projects that are cohesively integrated and tailored to the land and property owners’ style. Services include design and installation of rain gardens, bioswales, living walls, cisterns, rain water harvesting, erosion solutions, dry creek beds, native and traditional plantings, naturalized woodland, wetland and prairie plantings, lakeside buffers, permeable patios and driveways and natural stone craftsmanship.

Stonepocket, Inc.

PO Box 0442
Chanhassen MN 55317

Sunrise Native Plants

P.O. Box 336
Center City MN 55012
Phone: 651-257-4414
info@sunrisenativeplants.com
http://www.sunrisenativeplants.com/
Sunrise Native Plants provides landscapers and gardeners in Central Minnesota with grasses, shrubs, vines and flowering plants native to the region.

The Mustard Seed Landscaping & Garden Center

6055 Hwy 212
Chaska MN 55318
Phone: 952-361-9954
Fax: 952-361-9950
info@themustardseedinc.com
http://www.TheMustardSeedInc.com/
The Mustard Seed is rooted in integrity and founded on faith in Christ. We combine ideas, products and services, expertly crafted, into unique landscapes that grow and enhance your lifestyle and property. Our Garden Center carries a wide array of Trees, Shrubs, Evergreens, Annuals, Perennials, Koi Fish, Aquatic Plants, Christmas Trees, Wreaths & Roping as well as Unique Gifts, all awaiting your personal selection. Our Certified and Award winning staff can creatively design and install the landscape of your dreams. Your children will enjoy our large play area and petting zoo complete with miniature donkeys and pygmy goats! You will enjoy perusing our 3 greenhouses and over 5 acres of exceptionally high quality plant material! We are only 5 miles west of Chaska on the south side of Hwy 212. We serve the entire metro area.

Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization

800 East Co. Rd. E
Vadnais Heights MN 55127
Phone: 651-204-6070
Fax: 651-204-6173
office@vlawmo.org
http://www.vlawmo.org/
The Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization (VLAWMO) started in 1983 and covers a 25 square mile area in northern Ramsey County and a small portion of Anoka County. The watershed encompasses the City of North Oaks, and parts of the Cities of White Bear Lake, Vadnais Heights, Gem Lake, White Bear Township, and Lino Lakes. Vadnais Lake serves as the drinking supply for the City of St. Paul. VLAWMO works in conjunction with the St. Paul Regional Water Service on water quality monitoring and improvements on the water bodies that connect to Vadnais Lake. To learn more about VLAWMO, go to the newly renovated website (beginning April 1, 2008) at www.vlawmo.org <http://www.vlawmo.org/>

Verbena Design and Landscaping, LLC

Merriam Park
St. Paul MN 55104
Phone: 612-590-5199
carolin@verbenadesign.com
http://www.verbenadesign.com/
Verbena Design and Landscaping works with you to create and maintain a healthy outdoor living space that suits your needs, reflects your style and solves your landscape problems beautifully. Every garden is a "living sculpture" that changes with the seasons and with the years. Every landscape is made up of biological and structural elements. A Verbena landscape is inspired by nature and the vital role that natural resources play in the well-being of people and our planet. Verbena Design is committed to the use of sustainable practices and promotes landscape features that manage stormwater, including rain barrels, raingardens and permeable paving systems. Verbena Design will help transform your ideas into an ecologically sensitive and well-crafted landscape that you can feel good about.

Vermillion River Watershed

14955 Galaxie Ave.
Apple Valley MN 57124
Phone: 952-891-7117
Fax: 952-891-7031
paula.liepold@co.dakota.mn.us
http://www.dakotacounty.us/
The Vermillion River is a cold water prairie river, regarded as one of the best urban trout streams in the U.S. Protecting water quality is very important to both Dakota County and the Vermillion River Watershed.

Washington Conservation District

1380 W. Frontage Rd., Hwy 36
Stillwater MN 55082
Phone: 651-275-1136
Fax: 651-275-1254
AHong@mnwcd.org
http://www.mnwcd.org/
Conservation Districts are local units of government dedicated to land and water conservation. The mission of the Washington Conservation District is to enhance, protect and preserve the natural resources of Washington County through conservation projects, technical guidance and educational services.

West Mississippi Watershed Management Commission

3235 Fernbrook Lane
Plymouth MN 55447
Phone: 763-553-1144
Fax: 763-553-9326
judie@jass.biz
http://www.shinglecreek.org/
The West Mississippi Watershed Management Commission (WMWMC) was formed in 1984 under a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) between the five cities having land within the West Mississippi watershed. Those cities are Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Champlin, Maple Grove, and Osseo. The WMWMC works closely with the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission with whom it shares four of its five member cities. Located in northwestern Hennepin County, the 23 square mile watershed outlets to the Mississippi River. Together with representatives from the Shingle Creek, Elm Creek and Bassett Creek watershed management organizations, the West Mississippi Commission is a partner in EPOC, Education and Public Outreach Committee, whose commitment is to protect and improve the quality of water resources in the watersheds by providing a resource for environmental education to its citizens, students and public officials.

Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes

11600 37th Ave. N
Plymouth MN 55441
Phone: 763-551-9572
gramkl@comcast.net
http://www.for-wild.org/chapters.html#Minnesota
Minnesota chapters for: St. Croix Oak Savanna in Stillwater and Twin Cities in Minneapolis. Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes promotes environmentally sound landscaping practices to preserve biodiversity through the preservation, restoration and establishment of native plant communities around homes and businesses. Through our Seeds for Education Fund, we award grants for educational projects using native plants. In addition, we present talks at conferences and chapter meetings, and provide publications for your information and inspiration. Wild Ones is a not-for-profit environmental education and advocacy organization. Currently there are 50 chapters in 11 states, and growing since 1979. Please join us at one of our meetings, plant exchanges, tours or annual expo. Check the calendar for up coming opportunities at the Minnesota chapters: Oak Savanna Stillwater chapter and Twin Cities chapter.

Winona Nursery, Inc.

1258 Sugar Loaf Rd.
Winona MN 55987
Phone: 507-452-6237
Fax: 507-453-7982
info@winonanursery.com
http://www.winonanursery.com/
Attention to detail. Personal service. Practical solutions and fresh ideas. Environmental responsibility. We keep our focus on full-service landscaping--your landscaping!

Wright Soil and Water Conservation District

311 Suite C Brighton Avenue
Buffalo MN 55313
Phone: 763-682-1933
Fax: 763-682-0262
kerry.saxton@mn.nacdnet.net
http://www.wrightswcd.org/
The Wright Soil and Water Conservation District is dedicated to providing local leadership in the coservation and wise use of soil, water and related resources through a balanced program that protects, restores and improves those resources.