Mississippi River – East Metro Water

Stepping off the beaten path and into Mooer’s Park charm

By: angiehongmn August 15, 2018

Outdoor Adventures, WildlifeCottage Grove, featured, Grey Cloud, Mississippi River, Mooers Park, river restoration, wildlife habitatLeave a Comment

For a big river, the Mississippi can be awfully hard to find. Though it traverses 21 miles of Washington County, from the City of Newport to the St. Croix River confluence in Hastings-Prescott, there are precious few places to access the water as it flows. To find the river here requires a road map and…

Upcoming water workshops highlight new resources for teachers and hands-on lessons for kids

By: angiehongmn July 2, 2018July 2, 2018

Partners and Updatesenvironmental education, featured, groundwater, Mississippi River, nature based education, St. Croix River, teacher workshops, watershedsLeave a Comment

Dear Ms. Haydon and Hong: Thank you for the field trip. I think it was ok that we got lost but everyone makes mistakes. I learned a lot about nature and where the water flows and all about different waters and rivers and lakes. I hope you have a great time and have fun exploring…

A New Bridge and Better Habitat Along the Mississippi River

By: angiehongmn October 11, 2017

Local Achievements, Partners and Updatesclean water, Grey Cloud, habitat restoration, Mississippi River, south washington watershed district, Washington CountyLeave a Comment

This fall, Washington County and South Washington Watershed District are constructing a new bridge in Grey Cloud Township that will finally restore the natural water flow in Grey Cloud Slough and help to flush out sediment and nutrients that have accumulated over the past 50 years.

Tracing Lazy Circles in the Sand

By: angiehongmn August 14, 2017

Aquatic Biology, Keeping water clean, Wildlifefreshwater mussels, Mississippi River, St. Croix RiverLeave a Comment

Forty species of mussels live in the St. Croix, including five that are listed under the Federal Endangered Species Act: the Higgin’s eye, sheepnose, snuffbox, spectaclecase and winged mapleleaf.

Gray Skies Got You Down? Turn up the Volume.

By: angiehongmn May 1, 2017

Wildlifebirds, Habitat, migration, Mississippi River, spring, St. Croix RiverLeave a Comment

The Mississippi River is a flyway for 60% of all the birds in North America and 320 species of birds migrate through the St. Croix River Valley.

State of the Mississippi River

By: angiehongmn March 15, 2017

Uncategorizedalgae, Friends of the Mississippi River, Mississippi River, National Park Service, non-point source pollutionLeave a Comment

We’ve achieved a 35% reduction in phosphorus concentrations in the metro Mississippi River, mostly due to improvements at wastewater treatment plants, but that improvement is somewhat counteracted by the increase in flow coming from upstream.

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…

How’s the Water Minnesota? (Part 2 – Rivers and Streams)

By: angiehongmn December 22, 2014

Keeping water cleanBrown's Creek Watershed District, impaired waters, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Mississippi River, streams, water pollutionLeave a Comment

In the Twin Cities metro area, development has impacted most of the rivers and streams and only 37% are meeting water quality standards for aquatic life.

Getting to know your neighborhood uncommon fish

By: angiehongmn September 18, 2014

Aquatic Biology, Wildlifeendangered species, fish, Mississippi River, St. Croix River, Washington CountyLeave a Comment

There are eight species of fish in Washington County that are considered threatened or special concern species by the State of Minnesota.

Where the Mississippi River Wanders

By: angiehongmn August 14, 2014

Keeping water clean, Outdoor AdventuresMississippi RiverLeave a Comment

Though tre are no more public meetings scheduled for the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area rule revision process, the DNR is still accepting comments from the public until 4:30pm on Friday, Aug. 15.