Though board supervisors rarely end up in the spotlight, their leadership helps to guide land and water protection efforts across Washington County.
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Water Quality Certification Program Helps to Nudge Minnesota Farmers in a New Direction
Today, Arnold is somewhat of a trendsetter herself. She farms just over 40-acres of land along the St. Croix River in Scandia and has become an advocate for the river and other environmental concerns.
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Reflecting on 75 Years of Conservation in Washington County
The landscape of Washington County has changed tremendously since 1942, but many of our conservation challenges and solutions remain the same.
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Two Llamas and a Prairie
“For our 25th anniversary – the silver anniversary – we got a doe with silver ears and two baby goats.” Becky Vierling smiles as she talks about the small farm in Denmark Township that she and her husband Philip bought in 2003. When the Vierlings took on a more than 100-year old farm house with…
Read MoreConservation in the time of wrath
Deep-rooted prairie grasses could find moisture during the driest of summers, but farm crops died quickly, leaving nothing behind but bare soil. During the ensuing Dust Bowl, clouds of dirt darkened the sun, burying homes and hopes in their wake.
Read MoreGrassed Waterways
Per acre, lawns and suburban landscapes create as much polluted runoff as farmland, but cropland has a larger overall impact on our St. Croix, Mississippi and Minnesota River systems simply because so much more land is covered in crops than lawns.
Read MoreLocal Afton couple lends a helping hand to Valley Creek
In striving to improve their little corner of the woods, Mike and Trudy Berggren have demonstrated that conservation is a gift that one can both give and receive.
Read MoreOut Standing in their Field
Standing in their field that day, the Warmingtons knew that the folks at the WCD would be able to help them with this gully as well.
Read MoreGiving and getting trees for the holidays
Trees are the perfect present for the person that has everything. Best of all, they’re equally good for Hanukkah, Christmas and birthdays alike.
Read MoreA Little Government Goes a Long Way
Fans of small government can also appreciate the fact that the Conservation District employs only thirteen staff, doesn’t collect any taxes and achieves significant conservation achievements solely through engaging private property owners in voluntary projects.
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