March 2019 – East Metro Water

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Put time on the water to good use this summer: Get free training to become a volunteer AIS Detector

By: angiehongmn March 28, 2019

Aquatic BiologyAIS, Aquatic Invasive Species, featured, Minnesota lakes, volunteeringLeave a Comment

“So much of Minnesota’s culture and recreation is based around the water and enjoying our lakes and rivers,” says Dan Larkin, an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist with the University of Minnesota. “And so, aquatic invasive species and other threats to those habitats really affect people personally.” Over the past ten years, the number of…

Spring flooding calls for lowered lake levels & volunteer sandbagging

By: angiehongmn March 21, 2019

Uncategorizedflooding, Mississippi River, St. Croix River, Valley Branch Watershed DistrictLeave a Comment

As Minnesota and Wisconsin brace for major flooding along the Mississippi and St. Croix Rivers, many folks in Washington County have noticed that their driveways, roads and fields are already underwater. According to the National Weather Service, the St. Croix River has a 90% chance of reaching Major Flood Stage, which is 689 ft, and…