Water quality problems in the Sunrise River harken back to the early 1900s when farmers ditched many stretches of the river in order to dry out nearby wetlands to plant crops.
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How are the Wetlands Minnesota?
Approximately 43% of threatened and endangered plant and animal species in the U.S. live in or depend on wetlands.
Read MoreLand of 10,000 Buffers
I recall kayaking along the Rush River in western Wisconsin last year and seeing places where corn was literally falling into the river because the riverbank was sloughing away.
Read MoreMeasuring progress toward cleaner lakes and streams in Washington County
One solution in Washington County is a new web-based mapping tool that tracks small-scale habitat and water improvement projects that reduce non-point source water pollution.
Read MoreSpring Melt and Battling Mud
Erosion control materials can get knocked down or beat up during the winter, which makes it all the more important for builders to get out on site at this time of year to repair things before the dirt starts washing into waterways or clogging up storm sewers.
Read MoreMinnesota Fairytale
By the summer’s end, many of the formerly beautiful lakes in the kingdom were green instead of blue, creating most un-picturesque backdrops for the grand ball the king and queen hosted each year.
Read MoreImagine how it could be
Many of our local lakes and streams have gradually degraded over the years due to development and urbanization.
Read MoreIntroducing the new Clean Water Geocaching Trail
Our Clean Water Geocaching Trail takes you to some of the most beautiful parts of the East Metro Area of the Twin Cities where you will find one of the most precious treasures of all – clean water.
Read MoreWork For Water Neighborhood Challenge
Perhaps this year, however, some Minnesotans will find an extra incentive for raking their leaves, in the form of a $500 prize being offered by the Freshwater Society.
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