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Aquatic Invasives – The Battle Continues

By: angiehongmn January 3, 2018

Aquatic Biology, Partners and UpdatesAquatic Invasive Species, comfort lake - forest lake watershed district, Washington Conservation District, Washington CountyLeave a Comment

Not so long ago, in a galaxy awfully close to home, the Minnesota legislature allocated $132,169 to Washington County to battle against real life aquatic invasive species (AIS) that creep steadily further into our beloved lakes and rivers each year.

Elected Board at Washington Conservation District Provides Leadership Behind the Scenes

By: angiehongmn December 19, 2017

Partners and Updatesconservation, Washington Conservation DistrictLeave a Comment

Though board supervisors rarely end up in the spotlight, their leadership helps to guide land and water protection efforts across Washington County.

Water Quality Certification Program Helps to Nudge Minnesota Farmers in a New Direction

By: angiehongmn December 19, 2017August 5, 2020

Keeping water clean, Local AchievementsAgricultural water quality certification, clean water, conservation, cover crops, farmingLeave a Comment

Today, Arnold is somewhat of a trendsetter herself. She farms just over 40-acres of land along the St. Croix River in Scandia and has become an advocate for the river and other environmental concerns.

Caring for Local Wetlands and What Not to Do With Your Leaves

By: angiehongmn December 19, 2017

Keeping water clean, Yards and Landscapingleaves, Wetlands, yard wasteLeave a Comment

As wetlands become over-saturated with nutrients, they lose their ability to filter water and sometimes even become a source of pollution for downstream lakes and rivers.

The Rise of Nature-Based Education

By: angiehongmn November 15, 2017

Outdoor Adventuresenvironmental education, kids in nature, nature based education, outdoor educationLeave a Comment

Spending time outdoors in nature supports creativity and problem solving, improves academic performance, reduces attention deficit disorder (ADD) symptoms, increases physical activity, reduces stress, and improves social relations and self-discipline.

Adapting to a Changing Climate (Or, the Importance of Wearing a Hat in the Rain)

By: angiehongmn October 30, 2017

Partners and UpdatesBarr Engineering, climate adaptation, climate change, Freshwater Society, ramsey washington metro watershed district, resiliency, south washington watershed districtLeave a Comment

I’ll never forget the time that I got lost running on the trails at Jay Cooke State Park in the pouring rain. My friends and I were up north for a 1980’s style girls-weekend camping trip (more on that another time) and I was training for my second Grandma’s Marathon. Early in the morning, I…

Forest Lake Considers a New Plan for Cleaner Streets and Cleaner Lakes

By: angiehongmn October 27, 2017

Keeping water clean, Partners and Updatesclean water, comfort lake - forest lake watershed district, Forest Lake, leaves, street sweepingLeave a Comment

Analysis conducted by Emmons & Olivier Resources, Inc. (EOR) for the Comfort Lake – Forest Lake Watershed District indicates that the City of Forest Lake could keep an additional 137 pounds of phosphorus and 169,793 pounds of solids out of local lakes if it began sweeping twice a month with a regenerative air sweeper.

A Conservation Ethic Runs in the Family

By: angiehongmn October 27, 2017

Uncategorizedagricultural projects, Clean Water Fund, conservation easement, Minnesota Land Trust, south washington watershed district, St. Croix River, Washington Conservation DistrictLeave a Comment

Doug Schaffer remembers moving from Roseville to Demark Township in 1969 when he was 15 years old. It was a big change for a city kid. His parents, Kenneth and Margery, purchased 120 acres of farmland along the St. Croix River south of Afton State Park in an area dominated by rolling hills, farms, and…

A New Bridge and Better Habitat Along the Mississippi River

By: angiehongmn October 11, 2017

Local Achievements, Partners and Updatesclean water, Grey Cloud, habitat restoration, Mississippi River, south washington watershed district, Washington CountyLeave a Comment

This fall, Washington County and South Washington Watershed District are constructing a new bridge in Grey Cloud Township that will finally restore the natural water flow in Grey Cloud Slough and help to flush out sediment and nutrients that have accumulated over the past 50 years.