Unique plants and animals that have long since disappeared from our area due to farming and development still find home in the groundwater fed wetlands surrounding the creek.
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The Most Beautiful Race
That the Grand Rounds Scenic byway exists today is a testament to urban planning that happened in the late 1800’s when city leaders envisioned a park system that would reconnect residents with nature.
Read MoreExplore Ravine Lake and the wetlands of Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park – Sept. 18
Learn about the plant life in and around the wetlands — aquatic, amphibious, and terrestrial — and the important role these plants play in providing habitat and filtering pollutants from our waters.
Read MoreWhere the Mississippi River Wanders
Though tre are no more public meetings scheduled for the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area rule revision process, the DNR is still accepting comments from the public until 4:30pm on Friday, Aug. 15.
Read MoreIntroducing the new Clean Water Geocaching Trail
Our Clean Water Geocaching Trail takes you to some of the most beautiful parts of the East Metro Area of the Twin Cities where you will find one of the most precious treasures of all – clean water.
Read MoreIn Search of Spring
Marsh marigolds are blooming right now, cheery yellow flowers with deep green leaves, and clumps of skunk cabbage dot the woods as well.
Read MoreHappening in the St. Croix River Valley
One example of a program that blends nature, art and culture is the Tropical Wings Bird Migration Celebration on Friday, May 2, 6:30-9pm at Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson.
Read MoreRegaining a Sense of Wonder
Multiple studies show that being physically active and spending time outdoors, particularly in natural environments, is good for our health.
Read MoreMississippi River Sojourn
Earlier this summer, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) released a comprehensive study on nitrogen in our waters, in which they found that nitrate concentrations in the Mississippi River increased by 87-283% (depending on location) between 1976-2010.
Read MoreRush River Rambles
During our three hours on the water, we saw four people fly-fishing but no other paddlers.
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