St. Croix River – Page 6 – East Metro Water

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.

Unicorn Ranches, National Parks and Waterslides

By: angiehongmn October 19, 2016

Keeping water cleanAfton State Park, Lake Elmo Elementary, land development, Salem Lutheran School, St. Croix River, Trout in the Classroom, Trout UnlimitedLeave a Comment

Bounded by the St. Croix River on the east and the Mississippi on the west, Lake Elmo and Trout Brook in-between, we were able to see how each student’s choices for land development fit in the larger landscape.

St. Croix Stories

By: angiehongmn October 17, 2016

Keeping water cleanSt. Croix RiverLeave a Comment

The St. Croix River has changed dramatically over the years. What do you think it will look like 40 years from now?

The Economics of Clean Lakes and Rivers

By: angiehongmn July 27, 2016

Keeping water clean, Outdoor Adventureseconomic value, outdoor recreation, St. Croix RiverLeave a Comment

According to the Outdoor Industry Association, outdoor recreation in the United States generates 6.1 million jobs and $646 billion in consumer spending every year. In Minnesota, that translates into 118,000 jobs, $11.6 billion in consumer spending, and $815 million in state and local tax revenue.

Poetry of Nature

By: angiehongmn July 5, 2016

Outdoor AdventuresNational Park Service, St. Croix River, Wild and Scenic RiverLeave a Comment

The river brings life to fish and wildlife, fragile ecosystems, and local communities. Also, it is a place where we can leave behind the busyness of modern life and experience the song of nature.

St. Croix – River or Lake?

By: angiehongmn February 22, 2016

Uncategorizedimpaired waters, non-point source pollution, St. Croix RiverLeave a Comment

In this report, people might be surprised to learn that the St. Croix “River” from Stillwater to Prescott is not just a lake, it is four lakes!

Water News for the New Year

By: angiehongmn January 25, 2016

Keeping water clean, Partners and Updatesbuffers, clean water grants, legacy amendment, St. Croix River, Washington CountyLeave a Comment

This year, BWSR awarded 64 new grants totaling $11.7 million. Seven of the projects are in areas draining directly or indirectly to the St. Croix River.

Locally, watershed management organizations – Brown’s Creek, Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix, Middle St. Croix, South Washington, and Valley Branch – are all in the process of updating their 10-year management plans.

From the Tip-top of Mount Crumpit

By: angiehongmn December 29, 2015

Local AchievementsSt. Croix RiverLeave a Comment

At the peak, I paused a moment to catch my breath and then, I put a hand to my ear. I heard a sound rising up from the valley. It started in low. Then it started to grow. A tiny Who down in Whoville was singing a song and his little voice rose up through the trees.

Stabilizing the St. Croix River Bluff in Lakeland

By: angiehongmn November 17, 2015

Keeping water clean, Local Achievements, Partners and Updatesbluff stabilization, middle st. croix watershed management organization, St. Croix River, stormwater pollutionLeave a Comment

The Quixote Ave. project demonstrates the importance of working collaboratively and using innovative approaches to address modern water quality problems.

Tale of the Trees

By: angiehongmn September 28, 2015

Keeping water cleanforests, St. Croix River, trees, waterLeave a Comment

We may not have Brown Bar-ba-loots or Swomee-Swans in Minnesota, but we do have eastern spotted skunks and cerulean warblers.