I was reminded of two important lessons that day. One, is that people in Minnesota are undeniably nice, and always there to lend a helping hand. The second, is that when the roads are snowy and icy, it’s best to stay off of them.
Read MoreLo, how a rose
That day they collected 101,904 bags of leaves, which is the equivalent of more than 20,000 pounds of phosphorus.
Read MoreSaving Trout
Because trout and the insects that they rely on for food – stoneflies, mayflies, and caddisflies – are so sensitive to pollution and increases in water temperature, trout by necessity require pretty places to live.
Read MoreA View from Hidden Harbor
Most people still call it Willie’s, though there are a few that remember even further back when it was called Bell’s. Now known as Hidden Harbor Marina, this place is the quintessential local hangout. Tucked away in St. Paul Park, far from the highway, you would never stumble upon Hidden Harbor by accident. Folks who…
Read MoreThankful for so many things
The magic of the St. Croix Valley doesn’t happen by accident.
Read MoreSpotting raingardens around Stillwater
Minnesotans have built an astounding number of clean water raingardens in the past six years, including well over 100 in Stillwater alone.
Read MoreThe March of the Asian Carp
In some stretches of the Illinois River, 60% of the river’s fish biomass is now comprised of Asian carp.
Read MoreWoobury Neighborhood Half Way to Clean
Altogether, twelve raingardens have been built in the neighborhood this year, and another 13 will be installed next spring.
Read MoreIs there such a thing as too clean? The problem with antibacterial soaps
In the sediment of Lake Pepin, downstream of the Twin Cities metro area, dioxins derived from triclosan have increased by 200-300% since the 1960s.
Read MoreOur Stretch of the Mississippi River: Good, Bad and Ugly
So, is it safe to swim in the river? The answer is it depends.
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