Deer and turkeys are two of the most common charismatic megafauna that we see in the east metro and lower St. Croix Valley, but that wasn’t always the case.
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New technology coming from Australia to fight PFAS “forever foam”
Funds from the $850 million settlement between 3M and the State of Minnesota will be used to purchase, import, and operate the two systems.
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New study finds that plastic pollution is pervasive in National Parks across the United States
Plastic makes up 81% of all trash collected in National Parks and federal lands.
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Kristina Smitten and Jackson Meadow recognized as 2022 Community Conservationist
Over the past decade, Smitten has acted as a connector and motivator within her community and has led stewardship efforts not only on the protected natural areas within Jackson Meadows, but also on adjacent properties that are owned by the City of Marine.
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Mercury levels going down in Minnesota lakes
In 2020, the MPCA removed Forest Lake, Tanners Lake (Oakdale), Owasso (Roseville/Shoreview), Johanna (Arden Hills) and eight lakes in northern Minnesota from the state’s impaired waters list. This was the first time in Minnesota history that any lake or river recovered from a mercury impairment.
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Walking in the woods – new initiatives to grow and tend the forests in Washington County
This fall, the WCD is launching a new initiative to develop a countywide community forestry program, in partnership with cities, volunteers, and the AmeriCorps Climate Impact Program.
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The Changing Landscape of Nature-Based Education in Minnesota
Spending time outdoors promotes creativity and problem solving, improves academic performance, reduces attention deficit disorder (ADD) symptoms, encourages physical activity, reduces stress, and improves social relations and self-discipline.
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Undies in the Garden
I feel embarrassed to admit how excited and nervous I was to dig up the underwear in my yard and see how much they had decomposed.
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La, la, la, leaves!
To plan your leaf-peeping adventures this fall, check out the Minnesota DNR Fall Color Finder or Travel Wisconsin Fall Color Report.
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Friends of Lily Lake invites community to celebrate lake’s “de-listing” on September 30
On Friday, September 30, 5-7:30pm, Friends of Lily Lake will celebrate this return to clean water with a family-friendly community event at Lily Lake Park. The event will include food, music, roasted s’mores over a campfire, and kids nature activities. There will also be a short program at 6pm to officially commemorate the de-listing of Lily Lake. The event is free and open to all.
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