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Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix breaks ground on major Clean Water Project with big benefits for Sand Lake

By: angiehongmn February 17, 2016

Keeping water cleanCarnelian Marine St. Croix Watershed District, clean water, clean water grants, iron-sand filters, Sand Lake, ScandiaLeave a Comment

This one project will treat 90% of the drainage area to Sand Lake, with the exception of the Hay Lake overflow, and will remove twice as much phosphorus as all the other possible projects combined.

Comfort Lake – Forest Lake moves forward with major Clean Water project at Bixby Park

By: angiehongmn February 17, 2016

Keeping water cleanBixby Park, clean water, clean water grants, comfort lake - forest lake watershed district, Forest LakeLeave a Comment

Water quality problems in the Sunrise River harken back to the early 1900s when farmers ditched many stretches of the river in order to dry out nearby wetlands to plant crops.

History of an Acronym – MS4

By: angiehongmn February 2, 2016

Keeping water cleanMS4, non-point source pollution, stormwater pollutionLeave a Comment

The program regulates cities and other entities that manage storm sewer systems and is administered in our state by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

Under the snow, gardens wait to grow

By: angiehongmn January 26, 2016

Yards and LandscapingBlue Thumb, native plants, pollinatorsLeave a Comment

On February 20, Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes will hold its annual Design with Nature Conference in St. Paul at St. Thomas University. The event is an opportunity for gardeners, native plant enthusiasts, habitat restorationists, and landscape designers to learn more about gardening with native plants and making use of residential landscapes to improve habitat for birds and pollinators, and keep stormwater pollution out of local lakes, rivers and wetlands.

Water News for the New Year

By: angiehongmn January 25, 2016

Keeping water clean, Partners and Updatesbuffers, clean water grants, legacy amendment, St. Croix River, Washington CountyLeave a Comment

This year, BWSR awarded 64 new grants totaling $11.7 million. Seven of the projects are in areas draining directly or indirectly to the St. Croix River.

Locally, watershed management organizations – Brown’s Creek, Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix, Middle St. Croix, South Washington, and Valley Branch – are all in the process of updating their 10-year management plans.

From the Tip-top of Mount Crumpit

By: angiehongmn December 29, 2015

Local AchievementsSt. Croix RiverLeave a Comment

At the peak, I paused a moment to catch my breath and then, I put a hand to my ear. I heard a sound rising up from the valley. It started in low. Then it started to grow. A tiny Who down in Whoville was singing a song and his little voice rose up through the trees.

Salting the Earth

By: angiehongmn December 21, 2015November 29, 2018

Groundwater, Keeping water cleanchloride pollution, featured, groundwater, lakes, road salt, streamsLeave a Comment

Throughout history, pouring salt on the land has symbolized a curse not only for current inhabitants, but also for future generations.

Could steel wool lead to cleaner water?

By: angiehongmn December 15, 2015

Keeping water clean, Partners and UpdatesBrown's Creek Watershed District, comfort lake - forest lake watershed district, iron-sand filters, ramsey washington metro watershed districtLeave a Comment

Since 2005, iron-enhanced sand filters have moved from the laboratory into the field, where they are quickly becoming a popular tool in the fight against stormwater pollution.

Drinking dinosaur pee

By: angiehongmn December 7, 2015

Groundwater, Water Conservationgroundwater, water conservationLeave a Comment

The aquifers that supply 70% of Minnesotans with drinking water are becoming depleted, the Met Council warns, and many lakes, streams and wetlands are already suffering as a result.