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.
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For the love of fall
It’s natural and healthy for some leaves to decompose in our lakes and rivers, but storm sewers in our streets carry much more leaves and nutrients into the water than is needed.
Read MoreOne Year Later, an Impressive Transformation for the Oak Glen Golf Course
Consultants from EOR hypothesized that if they planted deep-rooted native plants along the creek, the stream would naturally get deeper over time without them having to manually excavate the channel.
Read MoreSaving Goose Lake
Now, when it rains, the water temporarily ponds in the depression before flowing more slowly through a pipe under the roadway and into the ravine.
Read MoreSalt water on the menu?
Unfortunately, however, our lakes, streams and groundwater continue to get saltier by the year. Two of the biggest challenges in reducing salt use include working with commercial properties and private contractors, and educating the general public about why they’re seeing less salt on many streets and highways.
Read MoreIce Cream and Raingardens
Today, the roughly 200 raingardens in Stillwater alone are a testament to the commitment to clean water shared by local residents, city staff and officials, and the MSCWMO.
Read MoreUp North at the Cabin
Cousin Bonnie even showed me the willow wattles they made to prevent erosion from wave action, and talked about how they want to do more to protect the lake.
Read MoreProtecting the St. Croix River
There was a stench in the air when we arrived at the marina in Hudson, Wisconsin. “That’s why we’re doing this workshop!” we said to one another as we boarded the Grand Duchess and looked down disapprovingly at the green, algae-slicked water in the river. For years, the stretch of the St. Croix River between…
Read MoreValley Branch lake and stream improvement project kicks off June 4 & 6
Included in the study are Silver Lake in North St. Paul/Maplewood; Sunfish, Eagle Point and Horseshoe Lakes in Lake Elmo; and Lake Edith in Afton. A separate study will also look at Kelle’s Creek in Afton, which was recently found to have elevated levels of E. coli bacteria.
Read MoreGiving a Drink to the River Herself
“Every step we take we will be praying for and thinking of the water. The water has given us life and now, we will support the water.” – Sharon Day
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