The aquifers that supply 70% of Minnesotans with drinking water are becoming depleted, the Met Council warns, and many lakes, streams and wetlands are already suffering as a result.
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South Washington Watershed District adapts to changing times and new challenges
New development continues to be one of the biggest challenge facing the watershed.
Read MoreYour Lawn Care Personality, Decoded
Though we may like the idea of lush green grass in theory, the reality is that most of us aren’t willing to spend the time or money necessary to actually achieve a “perfect” lawn.
Read MoreReusing Runoff at the Oneka Ridge Golf Course
According to estimates, the system will reduce the golf course’s groundwater pumping by up to 50%.
Read MoreWearing high heels in the winter and other things you shouldn’t do
We have a growing problem in Twin Cities area lakes, streams and even wells that is almost entirely caused by the 365,000 tons of salt we are putting down on roads, parking lots, driveways, and sidewalks each year.
Read MoreA plea for sane lawn watering
Drive around any city in the area, and you can see sprinklers going in the rain or folks watering already water-logged lawns.
Read MoreLocal cities adapt to changing water availability
Redesigned stormwater ponds at Eagle Valley and Prestwick Golf Courses reuse runoff water from the road to water the golf course greens instead of pumping new water from the aquifer.
Read MoreHealing from Groundwater Contamination in Washington County
In 2008, the MN Department of Health initiated a study to determine if long-term residents of Oakdale, Lake Elmo and Cottage Grove were impacted by drinking the PFC contaminated groundwater before carbon filters were installed in 2006.
Read MoreTen Things You Might Not Know About Water Resources in Washington County
Brown’s Creek, which originates near Withrow and meets the St. Croix River just north of Stillwater, is stocked annually with yearling brown trout.
Read MoreWell Water Nitrate Testing Clinics – May 6 and 8
Counter intuitively, solutions to other common water pollution problems – boiling, softening and filtration – do nothing to reduce nitrate levels and, in fact, boiling can actually increase nitrate concentrations.
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