Partners and Updates – Page 2

Kristina Smitten and Jackson Meadow recognized as 2022 Community Conservationist

By: angiehongmn October 27, 2022October 27, 2022

Partners and Updates, Yards and Landscapingconservation development, featured, Marine on St. Croix, Washington Conservation District, wildlife habitatLeave a Comment

Over the past decade, Smitten has acted as a connector and motivator within her community and has led stewardship efforts not only on the protected natural areas within Jackson Meadows, but also on adjacent properties that are owned by the City of Marine.

Walking in the woods – new initiatives to grow and tend the forests in Washington County

By: angiehongmn October 13, 2022October 10, 2022

Partners and Updatescommunity forestry, featured, forests, trees, Washington Conservation District, Washington CountyLeave a Comment

This fall, the WCD is launching a new initiative to develop a countywide community forestry program, in partnership with cities, volunteers, and the AmeriCorps Climate Impact Program.

Saturday, Sept. 10 stacked with opportunities for nature enjoyment and stewardship

By: angiehongmn September 8, 2022November 30, 2022

Partners and Updatescommunity events, featured, St. Croix River, volunteeringLeave a Comment

This Saturday, Sept. 10 serves up a wide array of activities for nature enthusiasts, including planting trees, stenciling storm drains, chowing down on tacos and ice cream, and enjoying bluegrass in the prairie.

Lower St. Croix Watershed Partnership ramps up support for local farmers

By: angiehongmn June 22, 2022August 19, 2022

Keeping water clean, Partners and UpdatesConservation farming, cover crops, farming, featured, St. Croix River, sustainable agricultureLeave a Comment

In addition to hiring Jennifer Hahn as a Minnesota Extension agronomist to serve the region, the partnership is hosting workshops for large and small-scale farmers; offering incentive payments for cover crops, nutrient management, prescribed grazing and tillage management; and conducting listening sessions with beginning farmers at Big River Farms in May Twp.

Community Forestry initiative will help Minnesota cities adapt to changing climate conditions

By: angiehongmn May 27, 2022

Partners and UpdatesAmeriCorps, climate change, emerald ash borer, featured, forests, treesLeave a Comment

AmeriCorps members will help help communities around the state increase their urban tree canopies and build resiliency within existing forests for changing climate conditions.

Plant-a-palooza coming up!

By: angiehongmn May 19, 2022

Partners and Updates, Yards and LandscapingCarnelian Marine St. Croix Watershed District, family fun, featured, native plants, Pollinator Friendly Alliance, ramsey washington metro watershed district, volunteeringLeave a Comment

The next few weeks will offer numerous opportunities to enjoy all things plant-related, including two volunteer planting events, a bison release, two native plant sales, and two family nature events.

Lily Lake alum treatment scheduled for May 19

By: angiehongmn May 12, 2022May 11, 2022

Aquatic Biology, Keeping water clean, Local Achievements, Partners and Updatesalgae, alum treatment, featured, Lily Lake, middle st. croix watershed management organization, phosphorus, StillwaterLeave a Comment

The alum will draw phosphorus out of the water column and also seal sediment on the lake bottom so that the nutrient can no longer feed algae.

Help create the new Glacial Valley Park in Woodbury-Cottage Grove

By: angiehongmn April 8, 2022April 7, 2022

Partners and UpdatesCottage Grove, featured, oak savanna, prairie, south washington watershed district, WoodburyLeave a Comment

South Washington Watershed District’s conservation corridor is the result of two decades of work to create habitat connections and protect land-locked portions of Woodbury and Cottage Grove from flooding.

After 100 years underground, Phalen Creek will finally see the light

By: angiehongmn January 13, 2022January 13, 2022

Local Achievements, Partners and Updatesfeatured, Lake Phalen, Lower Phalen Creek Project, Mississippi River, Phalen Creek, stream restoration1 Comment

Lower Phalen Creek Project, a Native-Led, East Side environmental organization, has secured $2.8 million in funding from the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council to begin daylighting Phalen Creek.

Valley Branch Watershed District named 2021 Minnesota Watershed of the Year

By: angiehongmn December 23, 2021December 22, 2021

Local Achievements, Partners and Updatesfeatured, flooding, Valley Branch Watershed District, Watershed Districts1 Comment

To protect homes in land-locked basins, the district built an emergency conveyance system to pump water out, taking care not to overwhelm any other water bodies or drainage systems during the process.