Yes, fall is pretty awesome, but just like in all the other seasons, there are fall chores that need to be done in between eating apples and smashing pumpkins.
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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 MoreA refresher course on how pipes work
Pipes are pretty simple technology but, even so, there is a bizarre human tendency to stuff all sorts of things into them in the hopes that the pipes will make these things magically disappear.
Read MoreOut-dated Septic Systems Contaminate Area Streams
Along with Kelle’s Creek, eight other creeks in Washington County have E. coli impairments.
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 MoreStopping the Nitrogen Super-Highway
The amount of nitrogen flowing downstream in the Mississippi River has doubled since 1976 and nitrogen levels are increasing in about half of the other rivers and streams in Minnesota as well.
Read MoreCaring for your horse and your land
On May 14, 6-9pm, the Washington Conservation District will hold its third annual horse workshop.
Read MorePharmaceuticals in Minnesota Lakes
Drug and medicine “Take-Back” events are scheduled for April 26, 10am-2pm, at the County Government Building in Stillwater and June 14, 10am-2pm, at the County South Service Center in Cottage Grove.
Read MoreScooping the poop with style
Many people falsely believe dog poop acts as a fertilizer, but because dogs are carnivores, their poop is actually quite different from horse or cow manure.
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