Spring flooding potential
Potential for spring flooding The major/moderate flooding risk across the Upper Midwest has decreased due to mostly dry weather in February and March. However, with […]
10,000 drains adopted!
Since its metro-wide expansion last year, Adopt-a-Drain has caught on in a big way. Volunteers cleaning up all around the Twin Cities metro have made […]
Honoring Volunteers of Distinction
On February 5th, four Volunteers of Distinction were honored at our Volunteer Gathering. These four volunteers have dedicated so much time and effort to outreach, […]
Mayo Clinic takes a smart approach to salt
MPCA Smart Salting training helps reduce rock salt use “Three years ago, if you had told me that I could reduce salt and increase safety, […]
Aquarium fish surrender event
Surrender unwanted aquarium fish and plants instead of releasing them! Give your fish and aquatic plants a healthy home. The Minnesota Aquarium Society in partnership […]
Attend Ice Harvest Festival at Richardson Nature Center
Drop into Richardson Nature Center on January 25th to explore examples of how Minnesota’s winters are changing and what we can all do to reduce […]
Artists sought for Minnesota Water Steward Program
Are you an artist with a strong connection to water? Do you want to inspire others through your art to appreciate and protect the health […]
Apply for a Lawns to Legumes Grant
BWSR Accepting Applications for Lawns to Legumes Grants Grants available to Minnesota residents, local organizations to enhance residential pollinator habitat The Minnesota Board of Water […]
Volunteers cleaning streets before the snow
As leaves fall and the weather turns brisk, Minnesotans know all too well that winter is fast approaching. That thick layer of colorful leaves might […]
New resources for cities to reduce chloride pollution
Cities across Minnesota are working to reduce chloride pollution to lakes and streams. Chloride is a common ingredient in road salts and other deicers. Reduction […]