In fact, they issued a revised flood forecast on February 17 that actually increases the odds of flooding for all major river systems, including the St. Croix and Mississippi Rivers.
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Out Standing in their Field
Standing in their field that day, the Warmingtons knew that the folks at the WCD would be able to help them with this gully as well.
Read MoreAs the Water Drop Rolls
Long envied for her crystal clear water, the lake uses her beauty and charm to convince Washington County Parks and the Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District to build raingardens, porous pavement, a rock swale and native plantings to block a pesky suitor known locally as Polluted Runoff.
Read MoreDo you really like me?
My best guess for prom queen this year is the St. Croix River, liked by 16,850 people. Hopefully all those people are ready to roll up their sleeves and pitch in on projects to keep the river clean, now that its been declared impaired for excess phosphorus.
Read MoreGreen streets, blue water, yellow ducks
Starting next year, the bright yellow Derby Day ducks will enjoy cleaner, bluer, water during their annual float down Perro Creek thanks to the Middle St. Croix Watershed Management Organization’s (MSCWMO) upcoming Green Streets Project.
Read MoreGypsies on the St. Croix
Mild panic ensued, but we negotiated the whitewater successfully, without losing a single bracelet or charm.
Read MoreA Science Nerd Learns About P
If you want the one-sentence summary, it’s simple. It’s up to all of us to stop runoff and erosion from our own properties, otherwise in ten years, we’ll be swimming in P.
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