East Metro Water

From the Tip-top of Mount Crumpit

By: angiehongmn December 29, 2015

Local AchievementsSt. Croix RiverLeave a Comment

At the peak, I paused a moment to catch my breath and then, I put a hand to my ear. I heard a sound rising up from the valley. It started in low. Then it started to grow. A tiny Who down in Whoville was singing a song and his little voice rose up through the trees.

Salting the Earth

By: angiehongmn December 21, 2015November 29, 2018

Groundwater, Keeping water cleanchloride pollution, featured, groundwater, lakes, road salt, streamsLeave a Comment

Throughout history, pouring salt on the land has symbolized a curse not only for current inhabitants, but also for future generations.

Could steel wool lead to cleaner water?

By: angiehongmn December 15, 2015

Keeping water clean, Partners and UpdatesBrown's Creek Watershed District, comfort lake - forest lake watershed district, iron-sand filters, ramsey washington metro watershed districtLeave a Comment

Since 2005, iron-enhanced sand filters have moved from the laboratory into the field, where they are quickly becoming a popular tool in the fight against stormwater pollution.

Drinking dinosaur pee

By: angiehongmn December 7, 2015

Groundwater, Water Conservationgroundwater, water conservationLeave a Comment

The aquifers that supply 70% of Minnesotans with drinking water are becoming depleted, the Met Council warns, and many lakes, streams and wetlands are already suffering as a result.

How are the Wetlands Minnesota?

By: angiehongmn November 30, 2015

Aquatic Biology, Keeping water cleanclean water, flood control, Washington Conservation District, Wetlands, wildlife habitatLeave a Comment

Approximately 43% of threatened and endangered plant and animal species in the U.S. live in or depend on wetlands.

The news you didn’t hear

By: angiehongmn November 23, 2015

UncategorizedLeave a Comment

Though local in nature, these topics are not unimportant. Our water resources – the groundwater we drink, as well as the wetlands, lakes, rivers and streams that cover our landscape – are vital to our good health and quality of life.

Stabilizing the St. Croix River Bluff in Lakeland

By: angiehongmn November 17, 2015

Keeping water clean, Local Achievements, Partners and Updatesbluff stabilization, middle st. croix watershed management organization, St. Croix River, stormwater pollutionLeave a Comment

The Quixote Ave. project demonstrates the importance of working collaboratively and using innovative approaches to address modern water quality problems.

Working in Partnership with Homeowners’ Associations

By: angiehongmn October 27, 2015

Keeping water clean, Yards and LandscapingHomeowners Associations, lawn care, raingardens1 Comment

The Washington Conservation District currently has funding available through a Clean Water Grant to help interested Homeowners’ Associations in Washington County complete projects that will help to reduce runoff water pollution, improve habitat, and conserve groundwater.