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Choose clean lakes for safer swimming

One state-wide resource is a map called the Impaired Waters Viewer, which is maintained by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. A body of water is considered “impaired” by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) if it has too much bacteria or … See more

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URL: https://www.cleanwatermn.org/clean-lakes-safe-swimming/

Paddling to Protect the Mississippi

WebMaya Dizack is kayaking the entire length of the Mississippi River to study how land use and population density affect the abundance of microplastics.

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Tips for Healthy Soil

WebSix-foot long gourds, 20-foot tall sunflowers, and 1,000 lb pumpkins. Key to Chris’ success is a holistic approach that supports healthy garden soil.

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DIY Steps to Organic Lawn Care, with "Organic Bob" Dahm

WebAfter these steps, maintaining the yard is a “1,2,3” process says Dahm: Make sure that the lawn gets one inch of water a week; Take two minutes to hand-weed grass …

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Fighting to Understand Bees in Decline

WebNews stories about colony collapse have made it clear: bees are in trouble. Widespread pesticide use and habitat loss have had a devastating effect on bee …

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Tree-Huggers Unite: Protecting Urban Tree Canopies

Web1) Cleaner lakes and rivers. A big tree can hold up to 100 gallons of water after a rain. Key among the benefits are the ways trees help with storm water …

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Friends Turn Stormwater Problem Into a Cistern Solution

WebTwo friends saw the opportunity for water collection and reuse in St. Paul and turned a looming mess into a cistern installation and rain garden patio beautification …

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Take a Better Approach to Water Softening

WebTake a Better Approach to Water Softening. Amelia Foster. January 28, 2022. Minnesota’s lakes and rivers are among the state’s most beloved features, but the …

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Clean Water MN: Rainwater Becomes Pollinator Paradise

WebRoots Return Farm Turns Rainwater into Pollinator Paradise. A 20-foot-wide buffer of pollinator-friendly plants greets visitors to Roots Return Heritage Farm and …

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Planting Shorelines to Protect Water Quality

WebAquatic plants and native shoreline buffers help filter runoff and nutrients, leading to clean, clear waters for recreation. It’s essential to maintain or restore native …

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What’s in a Ribbet

WebFor environmental educator Chee Yang, who runs a “Frog Lab” at the Marketplace on Saturday afternoons from 1-4 p.m., the return of the ribbet is almost …

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Planting Native Seeds with a New Generation

WebFarnsworth Elementary third-graders in St. Paul are busy helping Mother Nature: starting native seeds with a process that involves two months of "winter" …

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How leaf-raking improves urban lake water quality.

WebNeighbors work together to sweep leaves from streets and sidewalks. How does leaf-raking improve water quality? This stewardship of the 40’ or so of public …

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Brooklyn Park Wetland Preservation Fosters Community

WebRiver Park is one of sixty parks in Brooklyn Park, but it’s the only one that touches the Mississippi River. Within its 42 acres, the landscape includes restored …

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Using Sidewalk Salt Responsibly

WebUsing Sidewalk Salt Responsibly. Salt can make sidewalks and roadways safer, but it also harms pets and wildlife, pollutes drinking water, and corrodes buildings, cars and bridges. Use salt wisely by following these steps: 1. Shovel. Clear walkways before snow turns to ice, and before you apply salt. The more snow you clear manually, the less

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Adopt-a-Drain reaches 10,000 drains milestone

WebWhen Mandy moved back to Minnesota and heard about the Adopt-a-Drain program through a friend's Facebook post, signing up seemed like a no-brainer.

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