Though Minnesota has always suffered from severe thunderstorms and occasional “mega rain events,” these kinds of storms have actually become more frequent in recent years.
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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.
Planting for Future Generations
By the time the oaks we planted begin to produce acorns, Charlie and Linnea will already be in their 30’s, with jobs and lives of their own.
Read MoreThe release of Hector the Toad
Pollution from fertilizers and pesticides can have a particularly bad impact on ephemeral wetlands during the spring when frog and toad eggs are hatching into tadpoles and birds are stopping over on their return journey north.
Read MoreGet involved and make a difference for Earth Day and Arbor Day
Saturday, April 25, Mahtomedi will be holding its 9th annual RITE of Spring Earth Day event, 9am-noon and Carpenter Nature Center will be holding its 3rd annual Earth Day Birding Festival, 8am-4pm.
Read MoreYour Lawn Care Personality, Decoded
Though we may like the idea of lush green grass in theory, the reality is that most of us aren’t willing to spend the time or money necessary to actually achieve a “perfect” lawn.
Read MoreSt. Croix River: Changing Climate, Changing Times
The 2015 St. Croix Summit, scheduled for Wednesday, April 29 at the Water Street Inn in Stillwater, will be an opportunity for citizens, scientists, policy makers and local implementers from throughout the basin to engage in a full day of learning and collaboration.
Read MoreLocal farmers adapt to improve soil health and the St. Croix River
During 2012 and 2013, the Washington Conservation District worked with five landowners in Afton and Denmark Twp. to install sediment basins on their properties in order to slow down rain runoff, reduce erosion, and filter out pollutants like sediment and phosphorus.
Read MoreLocal residents stampede fairgrounds during rain barrel and tree sale
It’s almost as if we’ve all been on a diet since October and just discovered the rain barrels are filled with chocolate frosting.
Read MoreSpring Melt and Battling Mud
Erosion control materials can get knocked down or beat up during the winter, which makes it all the more important for builders to get out on site at this time of year to repair things before the dirt starts washing into waterways or clogging up storm sewers.
Read MoreChasing the Spring
Though the thermometer might not show it, one sure sign of spring is the Master Gardeners’ spring landscape workshop, scheduled for this coming weekend, March 7, at the Oakdale Discovery Center.
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