Wetland preservation fostering community
Kimberly Carpenter has been actively engaged with developing a vision for River Park since she moved to Brooklyn Park several years ago. This connection grew […]
Clean up fall leaves and stormdrains
Join in the nation’s largest Adopt A Drain program and adopt a drain in your neighborhood! Fall is a great time to pledge to clean […]
Smart Irrigation Reduces Water Waste
Over-irrigating in the land of 10,000 lakes Few people realize that the land of 10,000 lakes may soon face a water shortage. While surface water […]
Transform your yard into a Monarch Oasis
Bonnie Juran learned about the critical loss of monarch habitat soon after becoming a master gardener. Armed with new knowledge about the trees, shrubs, and […]
Minnesota Lawmakers aim to curb oversalting
Despite winter coming to a close, the “salt” bills are moving through the Minnesota House and Senate. HF 1502 and its companion SF 1667 would […]
Clear ice and snow from stormdrains
Help prevent floods With all the rain in the forecast this week, it is a good idea to try and clear out the stormdrains on […]
Bloomington Public Schools using Anti-Icing Strategies
Making sure kids are safe at school has always been a top priority for Craig Nordstrom. A Bloomington resident since 1975, Craig joined the facilities […]
Are there eco-friendly alternatives to road salt?
An MPR article discusses other options for keeping drivers and pedestrians safe in winter. “Road salt is a popular de-icing tool because it’s widely available, […]
Keeping salt out of MN lakes
Salty water is a growing problem in Minnesota that affects aquatic life and our drinking water. You might not realize that your use of a […]
District Grant Helps Edina Reduce Salt Use
Watershed Approves Chloride Reduction Cost Share Grant The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District approved a cost share grant for the City of Edina to purchase […]