Funds from the $850 million settlement between 3M and the State of Minnesota will be used to purchase, import, and operate the two systems.
Read More
All articles filed in angiehongmn
Angie Hong is the coordinator for Minnesota's East Metro Water Resource Education Program, a local government partnership with 30 members in Washington, Ramsey, Chisago and Isanti Counties. In her free time, she enjoys singing, gardening, and exploring the prairies, woods and waterways of the St. Croix Valley. She lives in Stillwater with husband Gary, son Charlie, dog Molly, and cats Teddy, Twilight, and Clover.
New study finds that plastic pollution is pervasive in National Parks across the United States
Plastic makes up 81% of all trash collected in National Parks and federal lands.
Read More
Kristina Smitten and Jackson Meadow recognized as 2022 Community Conservationist
Over the past decade, Smitten has acted as a connector and motivator within her community and has led stewardship efforts not only on the protected natural areas within Jackson Meadows, but also on adjacent properties that are owned by the City of Marine.
Read More
Mercury levels going down in Minnesota lakes
In 2020, the MPCA removed Forest Lake, Tanners Lake (Oakdale), Owasso (Roseville/Shoreview), Johanna (Arden Hills) and eight lakes in northern Minnesota from the state’s impaired waters list. This was the first time in Minnesota history that any lake or river recovered from a mercury impairment.
Read More
Walking in the woods – new initiatives to grow and tend the forests in Washington County
This fall, the WCD is launching a new initiative to develop a countywide community forestry program, in partnership with cities, volunteers, and the AmeriCorps Climate Impact Program.
Read More
The Changing Landscape of Nature-Based Education in Minnesota
Spending time outdoors promotes creativity and problem solving, improves academic performance, reduces attention deficit disorder (ADD) symptoms, encourages physical activity, reduces stress, and improves social relations and self-discipline.
Read More
Undies in the Garden
I feel embarrassed to admit how excited and nervous I was to dig up the underwear in my yard and see how much they had decomposed.
Read More
La, la, la, leaves!
To plan your leaf-peeping adventures this fall, check out the Minnesota DNR Fall Color Finder or Travel Wisconsin Fall Color Report.
Read More
Friends of Lily Lake invites community to celebrate lake’s “de-listing” on September 30
On Friday, September 30, 5-7:30pm, Friends of Lily Lake will celebrate this return to clean water with a family-friendly community event at Lily Lake Park. The event will include food, music, roasted s’mores over a campfire, and kids nature activities. There will also be a short program at 6pm to officially commemorate the de-listing of Lily Lake. The event is free and open to all.
Read More
Saturday, Sept. 10 stacked with opportunities for nature enjoyment and stewardship
This Saturday, Sept. 10 serves up a wide array of activities for nature enthusiasts, including planting trees, stenciling storm drains, chowing down on tacos and ice cream, and enjoying bluegrass in the prairie.
Read More
East Metro Water 