Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation

Mission Statement

The Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation follows three guiding principles to fulfill its mission of supporting Clean Water for our community.

1. Conservation. The Foundation is committed to executing the Master Plan to protect and expand the Park’s current natural water filtration system, as well as lands classified as "wild," thus enhancing the power of the Park to help clean our water and protect the natural ecosystem of the park for years to come.
2. Recreation. The Foundation is committed to enhancing the parts of the park currently enjoyed by the public and adding integrated recreation features to those areas, such as "The Circuit" and the Trails Hub to bringing more people to the Park to interact with nature and Clean Water education.
3. Education. The Foundation is committed to providing multiple touch points throughout the Park to educate the public on the importance of clean water, the function the park plays in cleaning our water and "everyday" ways the public can engage in helping to preserve water resources for generations to come.

These guiding principles work in tandem with each other each, feeding into the next, to create a pipeline that supports the ultimate goal of preserving Clean Water for our community.