Emergency Numbers
Public Safety
Washington County Sheriff’s Dept.
Police services (contracted)
Emergency: 911 · Non-emergency: 651-439-9381 · co.washington.mn.us
White Bear Lake Fire Dept.
Fire services (contracted)
Emergency: 911 · Non-emergency: 651-429-8511 · whitebearlake.org
Animal Control
Contact depends on situation:
Dangerous Animals — Washington County Sheriff: 651-439-9381
Non-Dangerous Animals — Companion Animal Control: 715-220-1332
Injured Animals — DNR: 651-296-6157
Wildlife Rescue — Wildlife Rehab Center, Roseville: 612-624-7730
Otter Lake Animal Care Center
Animal shelter (contracted)
651-426-8871 · Fax: 651-426-5887 · [email protected]
6848 Otter Lake Road, Hugo, MN 55038 · otterlakeacc.com
Public Utilities
Sewer and Water Services
Contact St. Anthony Village (Utility Services Administrator)
612-782-3301 · 3301 Silver Lake Road, St. Anthony Village, MN 55418
Contact for billing questions or to set up/close your water & sewer account. Mail payments directly to St. Anthony Village using the enclosed green envelope.
Tennis Sanitation LLC
Garbage & recycling (contracted)
651-459-1887 · tennissanitation.com
Contact Tennis to set up or close garbage & recycling service. Tennis bills you directly for garbage; the City pays for recycling.
Government & Regional Resources
Washington County
County government, services, and information
Metropolitan Council
Regional planning and transit for the Twin Cities metro area
Minnesota Municipalities
Directory of Minnesota cities and towns
Government Television Network (GTN)
Local government programming
Environment & White Bear Lake
White Bear Lake Conservation District
Lake conservation and water quality
Rice Creek Watershed District
Watershed management and stormwater
Metro Watershed Partners
Stormwater updates and clean water
Lake Links Association
Trail network around White Bear Lake
Composting Bins Info
Backyard composting from Rethink Recycling
Washington Conservation District
Enhancing and protecting the natural resources of Washington County.
Community Resources
Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation
Local grants and community leadership
White Bear Press
The City’s official newspaper
Birchwood Village Tree Walk
Video guide to tree species and history
Vehicles for Veterans
Vehicle donation program
Veterans Guide to Senior Care
Guide to assisted living and home care
Tree Care
Educational guides for common tree diseases found in Birchwood. If you have received a notice from the City Tree Inspector regarding a diseased tree, please refer to the relevant guide below. To report a downed tree in the city, contact City Hall at 651-426-3403.