Water plan
The Water Policy Plan is a policy plan within Imagine 2050, the Metropolitan Council’s current regional development guide. The aim of the Water Policy Plan is to guide the region toward a present and future where water is clean and plentiful, the benefits of water and water services are maximized and equitable, and risks and negative outcomes are eliminated or minimized. The region positions itself to meet the evolving needs of current and future generations by ensuring water use is sustainable, ecosystems and public health are protected, and our natural and engineered water systems are adaptable and resilient.
The Water Policy Plan is a guide for managing all types of water - wastewater, water supply, stormwater, and natural surface waters and groundwater. By taking an integrated approach to water planning and management, the plan helps to ensure a clean and plentiful water future. It includes policies, strategies, and actions for the Met Council and the region’s 181 cities and townships, 33 watershed management organizations, and seven counties.