New expert support and funds available for farmers in the Lower St. Croix Watershed

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The Lower St. Croix Watershed Partnership has hired a Minnesota Extension agronomy outreach specialist – Jennifer Hahn – and has earmarked more than $200,000 to support soil health practices and conservation plans for farmers in the local region.

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Turning Stormwater into a Resource at Applewood Hills

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Washington County is working with the Brown’s Creek Watershed District and Applewood Hills Golf Course to design a stormwater reuse system that will collect runoff from Hwy 36 and Manning Ave. and use it for golf course irrigation. The project will reduce groundwater pumping by 7 million gallons per year and provide 30% of the irrigation needs for Applewood Hills.

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Tracking the health of Forest Lake area lakes and streams

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Who tracks water quality in the Forest Lake area, and how do we nurse impaired lakes and streams back to good health?

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Using rain barrels to save water and money

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Rain barrels are a simple and inexpensive way to capture rainwater from your rooftop that would otherwise go to waste.

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