There's plenty of water fun scheduled, and an opportunity to learn about water quality, wildlife and the ecological features of this beautiful watershed.

Waterfest will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Phalen Regional Park, 1600 Phalen Dr., St. Paul, and will celebrate the outdoors and one of the lakes that make our area a great place to live. Make the connection between activities in our neighborhoods and the health of local lakes, streams and wetlands.

The day of fun includes canoe, kayak and paddleboat rides, fishing lessons and contest, games, a native plant give-away, watershed and art exhibits, music and more. Concessions will be available for purchase.

Sponsored by RWMWD the cities of St. Paul, Maplewood, Little Canada, Roseville, Oakdale Shoreview, North St. Paul, White Bear Lake, Ramsey County, Barr Engineering and other partners. Call 651-647-6816 or log on to www.rwmwd.org for more information.

RWMWD includes sections of Gem Lake, Landfall, Little Canada, Maplewood, North St. Paul, Oakdale, Roseville, St. Paul, Shoreview, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake and Woodbury. RWMWD works to protect and improve local water quality and natural resources.