The Minnesota Association of Watershed Administrators (MAWA) is a professional and educational organization for administrative executives in local watershed management agencies. 

The mission of the MAWA is to provide a united message for watershed management through continuing education and training, communication, networking, advising Minnesota Watersheds, and collaborating with federal, state, and local government entities.

MAWA Executive Committee

  • President: Andy Henschel, Shell Rock River WD

  • Vice President: Tina Carstens, Ramsey-Washington Metro WD

  • Secretary: April Swenby, Sand Hill River WD

  • Past President: Tracy Halstensgard, Roseau River WD

  • Mori Maher, Middle Snake Tamarac Rivers WD

  • Michelle Overholser, Yellow Medicine River WD

  • Terry Jeffery, Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek WD

  • Laura Jester, Bassett Creek WMC

Minnesota Association of Watershed Administrators (MAWA)