Counter intuitively, solutions to other common water pollution problems – boiling, softening and filtration – do nothing to reduce nitrate levels and, in fact, boiling can actually increase nitrate concentrations.
Read MoreA chat about scat
A study in Seattle found that 20% of water born bacteria in the area could be traced to dog droppings.
Read MoreHow to cross a river with a baby
Most parents of young children avoid international travel, particularly to locations where treacherous unpaved roads, tarantulas, and rodents of unusual size are common. We are different. When my husband Gary and I began discussing vacation destinations for this winter, the conversation quickly moved from, “nothing involving long car rides,” to “preferably some place warm,” before…
Read MoreCrazy Carp Tournament Coming to Chisago County
During a seven hour tournament last year, competitors caught 1.5 tons of carp in North and South Center Lakes.
Read MoreSailing Away on a Garbage Boat
The 2012 Adopt-a-River trash sculpture is currently on display outside the Minnesota DNR office on Warner Ave. near the Mississippi River.
Read MoreCommunity Thread mixes raingardens and volunteerism
This May 7, Community Thread and the Brown’s Creek Watershed District will invite area residents to learn more about the 2011 clean water planting project at a special raingarden workshop. During the workshop, participants will learn about raingardens in general – what they are, how they work, and how to plant one – in addition to getting the most recent water quality data for Long Lake, Brown’s Creek and the St. Croix River.
Read MoreKeeping pharmaceuticals out of our water
Because all vertebrates have virtually identical endocrine systems, Dr. Schoenfuss worries that pharmaceuticals in our surface and groundwater resources, even at negligible concentrations, could cause unknown consequences for people as well.
Read MoreAliens Invade the St. Croix Valley
The Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District, Comfort Lake – Forest Lake Watershed District and Chisago County will join forces to host a free workshop on aquatic invasive species (AIS) on Saturday, March 9, 9-11am at the Scandia Community Center.
Read MoreCalifornia Dreaming on a Winter Day
Though I know that roughly three months stand between me and my first chance at planting, it helps to start dreaming about gardens now while there is still time for planning.
Read MoreOld homes and farms contain secrets – some good, some bad
To help protect groundwater drinking resources, Washington County has a well-sealing program that can cover 50-100% of the cost for property owners to seal abandoned wells on their property.
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