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Using rain barrels to save water and money

By: angiehongmn March 3, 2022

Groundwater, Water Conservationfeatured, rain barrels, stormwater reuse, water conservationLeave a Comment

Rain barrels are a simple and inexpensive way to capture rainwater from your rooftop that would otherwise go to waste.

Pimp your downspout

By: angiehongmn April 30, 2019April 30, 2019

Keeping water clean, Water Conservationfeatured, rain barrels, stormwater reuse, Washington County, water conservationLeave a Comment

Did you ever watch the MTV show Pimp my Ride? In each episode, the team would select a person with a truly awful car and then spend a few days restoring and customizing the vehicle. I could have definitely used their help twenty years ago. My first clunker was a Dodge Omni, which was a…

Local residents stampede fairgrounds during rain barrel and tree sale

By: angiehongmn March 18, 2015

Yards and Landscapingcomposting, rain barrels, trees, Washington Conservation DistrictLeave a Comment

It’s almost as if we’ve all been on a diet since October and just discovered the rain barrels are filled with chocolate frosting.

Take a deep breath and say thanks for the trees

By: angiehongmn May 16, 2011

Local Achievements, Partners and Updateserosion control, planting for birds, rain barrels, stormwater pollution, tree sale, Washington Conservation District, water conservation, wildlife habitatLeave a Comment

This year, the Washington Conservation District sold nearly 20,000 trees and more than 100 rain barrels.

Getting rid of junk

By: angiehongmn April 15, 2011

Keeping water clean, Partners and UpdatesCottage Grove, groundwater, rain barrels, south washington watershed district, tree sale, Washington County, Washington County Environmental Center, waste disposalLeave a Comment

On Tuesday, April 26 Washington County, South Washington Watershed District and the City of Cottage Grove will be co-hosting an open-house at the Environmental Center from 5-6:30pm. During this time, they will be showcasing clean water projects from around the county as well as providing information about cost-share grants and assistance available to help residents improve backyard habitat and do clean water landscaping projects like raingardens and shoreline plantings.