The alum will draw phosphorus out of the water column and also seal sediment on the lake bottom so that the nutrient can no longer feed algae.
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10,000 Storm Drain Adopters in the Land of 10,000 Lakes
To date, nearly 10,000 Minnesotans have adopted 17,762 storm drains, and those volunteers have reported collecting 474,096 pounds of debris that would have otherwise ended up in our water.
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Using goats to control buckthorn and other invasive species
To learn more about managing invasive species with goats, join the East Metro Water Resource Education Program, Washington County Parks, and The Munch Bunch for an outdoor workshop on Tuesday, May 3, 6-7pm at Big Marine Park Reserve.
Register at tinyurl.com/2022goats.
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Help save monarch butterflies
USFWS estimates that there is a 96-100% probability that western monarch populations will collapse within 50 years and an 80% probability that eastern monarchs will as well. But, people can prevent that from happening by planting more milkweed.
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Help create the new Glacial Valley Park in Woodbury-Cottage Grove
South Washington Watershed District’s conservation corridor is the result of two decades of work to create habitat connections and protect land-locked portions of Woodbury and Cottage Grove from flooding.
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New expert support and funds available for farmers in the Lower St. Croix Watershed
The Lower St. Croix Watershed Partnership has hired a Minnesota Extension agronomy outreach specialist – Jennifer Hahn – and has earmarked more than $200,000 to support soil health practices and conservation plans for farmers in the local region.
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Turning Stormwater into a Resource at Applewood Hills
Washington County is working with the Brown’s Creek Watershed District and Applewood Hills Golf Course to design a stormwater reuse system that will collect runoff from Hwy 36 and Manning Ave. and use it for golf course irrigation. The project will reduce groundwater pumping by 7 million gallons per year and provide 30% of the irrigation needs for Applewood Hills.
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Tracking the health of Forest Lake area lakes and streams
Who tracks water quality in the Forest Lake area, and how do we nurse impaired lakes and streams back to good health?
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Using rain barrels to save water and money
Rain barrels are a simple and inexpensive way to capture rainwater from your rooftop that would otherwise go to waste.
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Waiting for the birds
While a back-yard bird feeder is a great way to attract and enjoy watching birds in your yard, you can actually do far more for the birds by planting native flowers, shrubs, and trees.
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