Water Supply Advisory Committee

The 2005 Minnesota Legislature passed a measure that directs the Met Council to carry out planning activities addressing the water supply needs of the Twin Cities metro region. To assist the Met Council in its planning activities, the legislature established the Metropolitan Area Water Supply Advisory Committee. MAWSAC played a lead role in developing the Metropolitan Area Master Water Supply Plan and continues to guide its implementation.

In 2022, the committee produced and approved a guide for decision makers on how to approach priority water supply challenges in the coming years: Recommendations for Water Supply Planning in the Metro Area (PDF). It emphasizes conservation, interjurisdictional cooperation, and long-term sustainability.

MAWSAC is also responsible for appointing a 15-member Water Supply Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) to provide scientific and engineering expertise to inform MAWSAC's work.

Meetings

The committee meets regularly as needed to discuss updates on the plan implementation and discuss any other relevant water supply topics.

Location:
Metropolitan Council
390 Robert St. N.
Saint Paul, MN 55101
Map, transit, directions

Meeting Date Location Agenda, Materials & Video
12/11/2024 12:00 PM US Bank Bldg. 16th Floor Conference Room 12/11/2024 Agenda & Materials for Water Supply Advisory Committee

  • Wendy Wulff, Metropolitan Council, Committee Chair
  • Annika Bankston, City of Minneapolis
  • Jeff Berg, Department of Agriculture
  • Sandeep Burman, Department of Health
  • Tiffany Determan, Isanti County
  • Rich Hibbard, St. Paul Regional Water Services
  • Mike Huang, City of Chaska
  • Julie Jeppson, Anoka County
  • Pooja Kanwar, Department of Natural Resources
  • Phil Klein, City of Hugo
  • Brad Larson, City of Savage
  • Xp Lee, City of Brooklyn Park
  • Valerie Neppl, Dakota County
  • Erik Smith, Pollution Control Agency
  • Kevin Watson, City of Vadnais Heights

MAWSAC is responsible for reporting to the Met Council and Minnesota Legislature every five years. The committee’s report and recommendations include information provided by the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). MAWSAC also routinely provides input to Council water supply-related reports and projects.

Staff contacts

Lanya Ross
Water Resources Environmental Analyst
651-602-1803
[email protected]
Shannon Skally
Recording Secretary
651-602-1011
[email protected]
Judy Sventek
Manager, Water Resources
651-602-1156
[email protected]