The WaterShed Partners have received several prestigous awards. Each recognizes the WaterShed Partners strength as a collaborative effort and its commitment to educating the residents of the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area about watershed issues.

• 1998 Cooperative Public Service Award (Semi-Finalist) from the State of Minnesota
• 1999 Environmental Initiative Award for Environmental Education
• 1999 Minnesota Government Reaching Environmental Achievements Together (MnGREAT!) Award
• The People's Choice Awards for Nonpoint Source & Stormwater Pollution Outreach: Best Video for Watershed or Stormwater Education
• 2004 Minnesota Government Reaching Environmental Achievements Together (MnGREAT!) Award