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.
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 MoreGrimy, green and gross
Much of the green that is currently floating on our lakes are duckweed, though there is plenty of filamentous algae as well.
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 MoreMonarchs in the Trees
On Thursday, Aug. 7, 6:30-8pm, the Jurans and the Grabowskis will open up their yards to neighbors and other members of the local community who are looking for ideas and inspiration.
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.
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