After several years of rest, the development boom in Washington County is starting up again.
Read MoreA Conservation Leader in the St. Croix River Valley
WCD supervisors and staff hope that Johnson will continue to serve as a leader in the local farm community and that he will inspire other farmers in the area to practice conservation on their land as well.
Read MoreWhere have all the bees gone?
Since 1945, honeybee populations in the U.S. have declined from 4.5 million to only 2 million today and many scientists and beekeepers fear that honeybees might be on the brink of disappearing altogether.
Read MoreWorking with farmers to protect water resources
Since farmers can’t stop using fertilizers (without severely impacting their crops), many put together nutrient management plans that outline how much fertilizer they need to apply and when.
Read MoreMississippi River Sojourn
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.
Read MoreFor 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 MoreDigging for Treasure
“We talked to your husband this winter,” one said, “and we’re wondering if now might be a good time to dig that hole in your yard.”
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