Federal and state officials in Washington County have been on the offensive since zebra mussels first showed up in the St. Croix River back in 1995.
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Digging for Treasure
“We talked to your husband this winter,” one said, “and we’re wondering if now might be a good time to dig that hole in your yard.”
Read MoreThe March of the Asian Carp
In some stretches of the Illinois River, 60% of the river’s fish biomass is now comprised of Asian carp.
Read MoreLet the Fish Flipping Begin
Starting soon, fish eating, beer drinking, soda slurping patrons like myself will start finding coasters with the most unusual message sitting under their drinks.
Read MoreThe Kids Just Get It
Of course we should get up and dance when someone plays a fiddle along the banks of the St. Croix River.
Read MoreArtful Raingardens in the St. Croix Valley
Several Artful Raingarden events are planned for June and July to celebrate the St. Croix, showcase local art, and educate people about raingardens and the river.
Read MoreProtecting the St. Croix River
In Washington County, raingardens, shoreline plantings and grassed waterways are spreading like wildflowers. There were nearly 100 clean water projects on private land in the county in 2009, and 130 in 2010.
Read MoreGrab your ark and get ready
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.
Read MoreOut 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.
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