The dozen conservation projects on the WCD board tour represent just a fraction of the hundreds that the district has helped to install over the past five years.
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My patented summer weight loss plan
The final stage of my patented summer weight loss plan takes place at the Washington County Fair.
Read MoreLet the Fish Flipping Begin
Starting soon, fish eating, beer drinking, soda slurping patrons like myself will start finding coasters with the most unusual message sitting under their drinks.
Read MoreLocal Cities take a Cost-Effective Approach to Reducing Water Pollution
Along with the typical notices and schedules, some cities are starting to send their residents an unusual request when road maintenance projects begin.
Read MoreTake a deep breath and say thanks for the trees
This year, the Washington Conservation District sold nearly 20,000 trees and more than 100 rain barrels.
Read MoreLocal watershed organizations partner with homeowners on clean water projects
By splitting the cost of clean water projects with private landowners, watershed organizations are able to stretch grants and public, taxpayer funding further so that they can complete more projects per year. Private landowners, on the other hand, benefit from the design and installation assistance provided by the watersheds and are able to take on planting projects that they may not have been able to do, or afford, on their own.
Read MoreLessons from the locals
Says Stillwater Council Member Doug Menikheim, “The Lake McKusick story is a great example of what can happen when citizens pitch in to improve their community and different layers of government work together to save money and get things done.â€
Read MoreGetting rid of junk
On Tuesday, April 26 Washington County, South Washington Watershed District and the City of Cottage Grove will be co-hosting an open-house at the Environmental Center from 5-6:30pm. During this time, they will be showcasing clean water projects from around the county as well as providing information about cost-share grants and assistance available to help residents improve backyard habitat and do clean water landscaping projects like raingardens and shoreline plantings.
Read MoreProtecting the St. Croix River
In Washington County, raingardens, shoreline plantings and grassed waterways are spreading like wildflowers. There were nearly 100 clean water projects on private land in the county in 2009, and 130 in 2010.
Read MoreGrab your ark and get ready
In fact, they issued a revised flood forecast on February 17 that actually increases the odds of flooding for all major river systems, including the St. Croix and Mississippi Rivers.
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