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). MAWSAC, advised by the Water Supply Technical Advisory Committee and with robust input via a series of subregional engagements, played a lead role in developing the Metro Area Water Supply Plan. The Metro Area Water Supply Plan is included in the Water Policy Plan which sets the long-range policy foundation for water as part of the Imagine 2050 regional development guide, which was adopted in February 2025. MAWSAC also provides periodic updates to the Legislature and the Metropolitan Council. The next report is planned for 2027. Pas reports on water supply planning activities can be downloaded below.
MAWSAC is responsible for appointing a 15-member Water Supply Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) to provide scientific and engineering expertise to inform MAWSAC's work.
The committee meets regularly as needed to discuss updates on the plan implementation and discuss any other relevant water supply topics. High-level committee goals and meeting topics are available in the 2026-2027 Work Plan. Location: Metropolitan Council 390 Robert St. N. Saint Paul, MN 55101 Map, transit, directions
Minutes are not final until approved at the following meeting.
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.