East Metro Water

I Brake for Dirt Piles

By: angiehongmn February 10, 2012

Keeping water clean, Outdoor Adventures, Water ConservationWashington Conservation District, WetlandsLeave a Comment

Never ask an ecologist “Which came first, the chicken or the egg?” Unless, of course, you are ready for a long discussion that touches on the relationship between habitat and wildlife.

FiN offers nearby family fun in Washington County

By: angiehongmn February 2, 2012

Outdoor Adventures, WildlifeWashington Conservation DistrictLeave a Comment

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an urban fishing program called “Fishing in the Neighborhood” (FiN) that manages over 60 small lakes and ponds for fishing in the Twin Cities.

Tending the Delicate Balance

By: angiehongmn January 27, 2012

Keeping water clean, Water Conservation, Wildlife, Yards and LandscapingWashington Conservation District, Wild Ones Design With Nature ConferenceLeave a Comment

The Wild Ones 2012 Design With Nature Conference: Tending the Delicate Balance, will explore the relationships between plants and animals in our natural communities and consider the impacts of processes such as habitat loss and climate change.

Wetlands, Wonderlands

By: angiehongmn January 20, 2012

Water Conservation, WildlifeLeave a Comment

In the dead of winter, thoughts of spring dance in our heads. Even with frozen land and waters there is life surviving within our wetlands.

Horse Keeping: Inside and Out, Jan. 24 Workshop for Horse Owners

By: angiehongmn January 12, 2012

Keeping water clean, UncategorizedHorses, Veterinary Care, Washington Conservation DistrictLeave a Comment

On Tuesday January 24, the East Metro Water Resource Education Program and Hagberg’s Country Feed will host a workshop for horse owners at 6pm in the Washington County Fairground’s Hooley Hall.

Old Dogs and New Tricks

By: angiehongmn January 5, 2012

Keeping water clean, Local Achievements, Partners and Updates, UncategorizedCareer, Landscape Architecture, Washington Conservation District, WetlandsLeave a Comment

When I burned out on my first career, my decision to return to college was a blatant admission of my desire to learn new tricks.

As the Water Drop Rolls: Part 2

By: angiehongmn December 30, 2011

Keeping water clean, Local Achievements, Partners and Updates, Water ConservationBrown's Creek Watershed District, comfort lake - forest lake watershed district, Dellwood, Eagle Scout Ryan Thill, lake elm, raingardens, ramsey washington metro watershed district, Washington Conservation District, White Bear Yacht ClubLeave a Comment

Welcome again to another edition of As the Water Drop Rolls, brought to you by the East Metro Water Resource Education Program, a partnership of 17 local units of government working to keep your water clean.

Brown’s Creek, the Trail and the Waterhshed District

By: angiehongmn December 22, 2011

Keeping water clean, Outdoor Adventures, Water ConservationBrown's Creek Watershed District, Stone Arch BridgeLeave a Comment

An extension to the Gateway Trail using the Minnesota Zephyr Line will eventually bring trail users right into downtown Stillwater via the “Brown’s Creek Trail.”