Workshop On The Water

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, July 30, 5:30-8:30pm to join us for an interactive and educational event for local decision-makers. The 2025 St. Croix Workshop on the Water (WOW) will be held aboard the Taylor’s Falls Princess.

The annual St. Croix WOW offers a unique opportunity for community leaders to network, access support from state and local government, and learn about issues such as sustainable community development, preventing harmful algal blooms, community forestry, healthy shorelines, and St. Croix Watershed resources and connections. The workshop is designed for city councils, planning commissions, township boards, county commissioners, SWCD and watershed board members, and other local leaders. 

This year’s workshop will include a keynote welcome from Matt Poppleton, Executive Director of Wild Rivers Conservancy of the St. Croix and Namekagon, as well as five learning stations with mini-presentations. Participants will also enjoy dinner, beautiful views of the river, and plenty of time for conversations and networking. 

Workshop hosts include: Wild Rivers Conservancy, Lower St. Croix Watershed Partnership, East Metro Water Education Program, Minnesota DNR, Wisconsin DNR, Chisago, Polk and Washington Counties, and the National Park Service. 

Vehicle Admission: Free - Parking | Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours

Bathrooms: Yes

Where to Meet: 220 South St., Taylors Falls, MN 55084

5:15 PM - Boarding

5:30-6:15 PM - dinner and networking (hors d'oeuvres and high-top tables)

6:15-6:45 PM -keynote

7-8:15 PM - rotate through stations

8:30 PM - disembark

Also check out other Workshops in Taylors Falls.