Starting soon, fish eating, beer drinking, soda slurping patrons like myself will start finding coasters with the most unusual message sitting under their drinks.
Read MoreRunning in the Rain
As I turned the corner, I couldn’t help remembering one of my all-time greatest ever runs, which also happened in the pouring rain.
Read MoreThe Kids Just Get It
Of course we should get up and dance when someone plays a fiddle along the banks of the St. Croix River.
Read MoreLocal Cities take a Cost-Effective Approach to Reducing Water Pollution
Along with the typical notices and schedules, some cities are starting to send their residents an unusual request when road maintenance projects begin.
Read MoreArtful Raingardens in the St. Croix Valley
Several Artful Raingarden events are planned for June and July to celebrate the St. Croix, showcase local art, and educate people about raingardens and the river.
Read MoreA Fond Farewell to the Minnesota River
For me, my experiences with the Minnesota River are intertwined inextricably with memories of our dog Cocoa, who we lost all too early last summer.
Read MoreNative Plant Mania
People are no longer content to just plant a pretty garden in their yard. Now they want a garden that stops polluted runoff, attract butterflies and birds, or improves wildlife habitat.
Read MoreTake a deep breath and say thanks for the trees
This year, the Washington Conservation District sold nearly 20,000 trees and more than 100 rain barrels.
Read MoreLocal watershed organizations partner with homeowners on clean water projects
By splitting the cost of clean water projects with private landowners, watershed organizations are able to stretch grants and public, taxpayer funding further so that they can complete more projects per year. Private landowners, on the other hand, benefit from the design and installation assistance provided by the watersheds and are able to take on planting projects that they may not have been able to do, or afford, on their own.
Read MoreCheck for signs of the gypsy moth this spring
Although they may look innocent at this stage, the gypsy moth caterpillars are extremely dangerous for trees. They feed for five to six weeks during late spring to mid-summer, during which time each caterpillar can eat up to nine square feet of leaves.
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