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DNR, Lake Groups, and Local Government Partners Work to Keep Aquatic Invaders at Bay

By: angiehongmn May 30, 2017

Aquatic Biology, Partners and UpdatesAquatic Invasive Species, boating, fishing, MinnesotaLeave a Comment

As of August 2016, the Minnesota DNR has identified 121 lakes, rivers and wetlands infested with zebra mussels, including Forest Lake, White Bear Lake, and the St. Croix River south of Stillwater.

Community Supported Agriculture

By: angiehongmn March 7, 2016

Keeping water cleanclean water, Community Supported Agriculture, Conservation farming, MinnesotaLeave a Comment

These programs connect people directly with the farmers growing their food. Members sign up during the spring and pay all or a portion of their payment in advance. Then, during the growing season, they receive a box of food every week – usually vegetables, but sometimes also fruit, eggs, meat or honey.

Worlds apart and yet somehow not so different

By: angiehongmn March 2, 2016

Outdoor AdventuresLouisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi River, WetlandsLeave a Comment

Last month, my husband and I had the good fortune to travel down to Louisiana for a week of Mardis Gras festivities, a holiday that many northerners associate with episodes of MTV Spring Break or Girls Gone Wild. In reality, Mardis Gras is a family-friendly event, celebrated across the state in cities and towns large and…