We have a growing problem in Twin Cities area lakes, streams and even wells that is almost entirely caused by the 365,000 tons of salt we are putting down on roads, parking lots, driveways, and sidewalks each year.
Read MoreCreating an outlet to the Mississippi River in southern Washington County
Between Colby Lake in Woodbury and the Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park, acres of farmland are quickly giving way to new roads, neighborhoods, buildings and businesses.
Read MoreFinding peace by the water’s edge
If I had let them, we might have spent the rest of the day in that spot, paying no heed to the setting sun or the tendrils of cold spreading round us.
Read MoreExploring the new Brown’s Creek Trail
Converting the rail bed into a walking and biking trail created an opportunity to correct some of the historic damage to Brown’s Creek.
Read MoreIn Search of Hardwood Creek
Unique plants and animals that have long since disappeared from our area due to farming and development still find home in the groundwater fed wetlands surrounding the creek.
Read MoreImagine how it could be
Many of our local lakes and streams have gradually degraded over the years due to development and urbanization.
Read MoreThe fallest fall ever
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.
Read MoreThe 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 MoreGetting to know your neighborhood uncommon fish
There are eight species of fish in Washington County that are considered threatened or special concern species by the State of Minnesota.
Read MoreExplore Ravine Lake and the wetlands of Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park – Sept. 18
Learn about the plant life in and around the wetlands — aquatic, amphibious, and terrestrial — and the important role these plants play in providing habitat and filtering pollutants from our waters.
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