Leadership Team
This campaign was created by the Sacred Water Shared Future planning team, which is made up of representatives from the following organizations:
Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) is dedicated to protecting, managing and improving the water resources of the District, which includes parts of Falcon Heights, Lauderdale, Maplewood, Roseville and Saint Paul, Minnesota. Learn more >
We are a Minnesota nonprofit on a mission to inspire and empower people to value and preserve water. We use science to engage communities from small towns to the Capitol on how to equitably improve water today and for future generations. Learn more >
The Metropolitan Council is the regional policy-making body, planning agency, and provider of essential services in the seven-county Twin Cities metro area. Our mission is to foster efficient and economic growth for a prosperous region. Learn more >
Mississippi Park Connection strengthens the enduring connection between people and the Mississippi River by enriching the life of the river and the lives of all who experience our national park, the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. Learn more >
The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization works to protect and improve water quality, habitat and natural resources in an urban watershed that drains directly into the Mississippi River. We are a joint-powers local government unit and one of approximately three dozen watershed organizations in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Learn more >
Since 1916, the National Park Service has been entrusted with the care of our national parks. With the help of volunteers and partners, we safeguard these special places and share their stories with more than 318 million visitors every year. But our work doesn’t stop there. Learn more >
One Mississippi is a growing national movement of over 20,000 people and over 70 organizations committed to protecting the future of the Mississippi River. Learn more >
Steering Committee
In addition, representatives from the following organizations serve on our Steering Committee:
- City of Minneapolis
- Dakota County
- Dakota Soil and Water Conservation District
- Great River Passage/ City of Saint Paul
- Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi
- MDNR and UMRRC
- Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
- Minnesota Humanities Center
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
- Three Rivers Park District
- University of Minnesota
Additional Partners:
Semisonic is an American rock band from Minneapolis, formed in 1995. The band is best known for their 1998 top-20 single Closing Time. The group is a trio consisting of members Dan Wilson (guitar, vocals), John Munson (bass), and Jacob Slichter (drums). Learn more >