Though local in nature, these topics are not unimportant. Our water resources – the groundwater we drink, as well as the wetlands, lakes, rivers and streams that cover our landscape – are vital to our good health and quality of life.
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Angie Hong is the coordinator for Minnesota's East Metro Water Resource Education Program, a local government partnership with 31 members in Washington, Ramsey, Chisago and Isanti Counties: www.mnwcd.org/emwrep.
In her free time, she enjoys singing, gardening, and exploring the outdoors. For nature-based adventures, environmental education, and conservation inspiration, check out her upcoming book "Exploring the St. Croix Valley: Adventures on and off the Water" or follow her on TikTok and Instagram at @mnnature_awesomeness.
Angie lives in Stillwater with husband Gary, son Charlie, dog Molly, and cats Teddy, Twilight, and Clover.
Stabilizing the St. Croix River Bluff in Lakeland
The Quixote Ave. project demonstrates the importance of working collaboratively and using innovative approaches to address modern water quality problems.
Read MoreWorking in Partnership with Homeowners’ Associations
The Washington Conservation District currently has funding available through a Clean Water Grant to help interested Homeowners’ Associations in Washington County complete projects that will help to reduce runoff water pollution, improve habitat, and conserve groundwater.
Read MoreCalling all ninja warriors
Although swords may be the weapon of choice for real ninjas, they actually aren’t really the best method for killing buckthorn.
Read MoreThe mysterious connection between leaves and algae
Consider the contrast between what happens to fallen leaves in a forest, versus those in a city neighborhood.
Read MoreMinnesota Fishing Still Just as Sweet
You may also be surprised to learn that lakes in southwestern Minnesota produce five times as many fish per acre as the cool, deep, clear, clean lakes in northern Minnesota.
Read MoreTale of the Trees
We may not have Brown Bar-ba-loots or Swomee-Swans in Minnesota, but we do have eastern spotted skunks and cerulean warblers.
Read MoreVectors of Infestation
Recently, our office began looking at data collected from inspections during the first half of the summer, the results were astounding.
Read MoreSummer’s Last Gasp – Removing boat docks and draining swimming pools
What happens if you pull your boat or dock out for the winter and discover that it has zebra mussels or aquatic plants attached?
Read MoreSaving up from a rainy day
Collecting and saving rainwater for later use is a practice that used to be common, back when Old Cottage Grove was just plain Cottage Grove.
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