2 Trout Brook realignment 3 Biological monitoring BACK Sant Peter Claver project update INSIDE News from Capitol Region Watershed District Fall 2012 This week, Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) presents its newly designed logo. The new image is intended to illustrate CRWD’s work to protect the Mississippi River and its service to watershed residents. “The circular outline represents the natural water cycle and the Capitol skyline represents the built environment that overlays the District,” said CRWD Board Manager Seitu Jones. The blue and green color scheme exemplifies the aquatic and natural systems that coexist in the urban landscape. CRWD’s original logo was created in 2000 by Irv Deneen, husband of veteran CRWD Board Manager Marylyn Deneen. The new logo was designed by Charles Ross Group and was officially presented to CRWD Board of Managers on Wednesday, October 3. CRWD unveils new logo by Elizabeth Beckman Stream restoration Trillium Nature Sanctuary is a 40-acre site near I-35E and Cayuga Avenue being developed by Saint Paul Parks and Recreation as part of the larger Trout Brook Regional Trail. The new park will include a recreated portion of Trout Brook, which once flowed in the valley of the project area, as well as restored wetlands and ponds fed by stormwater runoff from the neighborhood. Green infrastructure As part of the Central Corridor Light Rail Transit (CCLRT) project, CRWD, Metropolitan Council and the City of Saint Paul are constructing green infrastructure practices to reduce water pollution including stormwater planters, rain gardens, infiltration trenches and an integrated tree trench system. Assistance for this project comes from a Minnesota Clean Water Fund grant. Clean water partnerships CRWD is partnering with City of Saint Paul Department of Public Works to plant boulevard rain gardens built during the street construction portion of the city’s Residential Street Vitality Program (RSVP). Additionally, CRWD is partnering with the City of Saint Paul’s Department of Planning and Economic Development on its Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP). The program purchases and refurbishes foreclosed properties that may otherwise degrade the community. CRWD’s role has been to prepare landscape plans that provide water pollution reduction benefits and enhance property aesthetics. With its new visual identity in place, CRWD looks forward to continued work with its clean water partners! Visit the CRWD website at capitolregionwd.org. Our mission is to protect, manage and improve the water resources of the Capitol Region Watershed District. Capitol Region Watershed District 1410 Energy Park Drive, Suite 4 • St. Paul, MN 55108 • 651-644-8888 • www.capitolregionwd.org The new design comes at a time when CRWD is involved in a variety of exciting projects:
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2 Trout Brook realignment
3 Biological monitoring
BACK Sant Peter Claver
project update
INSIDE
News from Capitol Region Watershed District Fall 2012
This week, Capitol Region Watershed
District (CRWD) presents its newly
designed logo. The new image is
intended to illustrate CRWD’s work
to protect the Mississippi River and its
service to watershed residents. “The
circular outline represents the natural
water cycle and the Capitol skyline
represents the built environment that
overlays the District,” said CRWD
Board Manager Seitu Jones. The blue
and green color scheme exemplifies
the aquatic and natural systems that
coexist in the urban landscape. CRWD’s
original logo was created in 2000 by
Irv Deneen, husband of veteran CRWD
Board Manager Marylyn Deneen. The
new logo was designed by Charles Ross
Group and was officially presented
to CRWD Board of Managers on
Wednesday, October 3.
CRWD unveils new logoby Elizabeth Beckman
Stream restoration Trillium Nature Sanctuary is a 40-acre site near I-35E and
Cayuga Avenue being developed by Saint Paul Parks and Recreation as part of the
larger Trout Brook Regional Trail. The new park will include a recreated portion
of Trout Brook, which once flowed in the valley of the project area, as well as
restored wetlands and ponds fed by stormwater runoff from the neighborhood.
Green infrastructure As part of the Central Corridor Light Rail Transit (CCLRT)
project, CRWD, Metropolitan Council and the City of Saint Paul are constructing
green infrastructure practices to reduce water pollution including stormwater
planters, rain gardens, infiltration trenches and an integrated tree trench
system. Assistance for this project comes from a Minnesota Clean Water
Fund grant.
Clean water partnerships CRWD is partnering with City of Saint
Paul Department of Public Works to plant boulevard rain gardens built
during the street construction portion of the city’s Residential Street
Vitality Program (RSVP). Additionally, CRWD is partnering with the City
of Saint Paul’s Department of Planning and Economic Development on
its Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP). The program purchases
and refurbishes foreclosed properties that may otherwise degrade the
community. CRWD’s role has been to prepare landscape plans that provide
water pollution reduction benefits and enhance property aesthetics.
With its new visual identity in place, CRWD looks forward to continued work with
its clean water partners! Visit the CRWD website at capitolregionwd.org.
Our mission is to protect, manage and improve the water resources of the Capitol Region Watershed District.
Capitol Region Watershed District 1410 Energy Park Drive, Suite 4 • St. Paul, MN 55108 • 651-644-8888 • www.capitolregionwd.org
The new design comes at a time when CRWD is involved in a variety
of exciting projects:
Capitol Region
Watershed District
1410 Energy Park Drive Ste 4
St. Paul, MN 55108
651-644-8888
capitolregionwd.org
Board of Managers: Joe Collins, President; Mike Thienes, Treasurer; Seitu Jones, Secretary; Mary Texer, Vice President
Staff: Mark Doneux, AdministratorMelissa Baker, Water Resource Technician Elizabeth Beckman, Education & Outreach
CoordinatorDavid Depaz, Seasonal Water Resource
TechnicianAnna Eleria, Water Resource SpecialistBob Fossum, Water Resource Project
ManagerForrest Kelley, Permit CoordinatorMatt Loyas, Water Resource TechnicianDawn Nelson, Office ManagerJoe Sellner, Seasonal Water Resource
TechnicianBritta Suppes, Water Resource TechnicianLindsay VanPatten, Education Assistant