Why It Matters

The Watermark Community needs more canopy.

New developments like Watermark typically meet only the bare minimum required tree coverage — leaving yards exposed, blocks hotter in summer, and home values lower than they could be.

A mature canopy takes decades to grow. It starts with one planted tree.

Canopy Coverage Comparison
Watermark today~8%
MN recommended minimum20%
Healthy Twin Cities neighborhood40%
Based on MN Dept. of Natural Resources urban canopy benchmarks.
$9K+
Added Property Value
25%
Cooler Summer Temps
20%
Less Energy Use
48 lbs
CO₂ Absorbed / Year