About Meadow Lake · Meadow Lake
Our lake, our watershed, and the neighbors who care for both
View of Meadow Lake from the northwestÂ
Meet the resident-led association, learn how Meadow Lake’s story has evolved, and see why the full watershed—not only the shoreline—matters to its future.
Partners in stewardship
Healthy water depends on cooperation among residents, the City of New Hope, watershed partners, and other local organizations. MLWA helps connect these groups and translate shared priorities into practical neighborhood action.
What is a watershed?
A watershed is all the land where rain and melting snow drain toward the same body of water. Around Meadow Lake, runoff can travel from roofs, lawns, driveways, streets, and storm drains while carrying leaves, soil, fertilizer, salt, pet waste, and other pollutants.
✓   Slow runoff
✓   Help water soak into the ground
✓   Keep pollutants out of its path
✓   Think beyond the shoreline
About Meadow Lake
Meadow Lake is a shallow, eutrophic 12-acre lake which is a part of a larger 88-acre watershed in New Hope. Meadow Lake flows into Bass Creek, which flows into Shingle Creek, then finally into the Mississippi River. It was listed as impaired in 2002, having a total phosphorus nearly 4 times the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency standard. As of today there isn't enough undeveloped space left in New Hope to implement large scale stormwater treatment best management practices to mitigate the problems associated with Meadow Lake; but installing management systems on resident's private property is a potential avenue to help improve the lake quality.
Who we are
The Meadow Lake Watershed Association is a resident-led organization working to protect water quality, educate homeowners, strengthen neighborhood connections, and collaborate with the City of New Hope.
✓   Protect and improve Meadow Lake
✓    Make lake-friendly choices easier for residents
✓   Build community through gatherings and shared projects
✓   Create a clear resident voice with public partners