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Knickpoints tells stories of transition and change in the Lower St. Croix watershed in east-central Minnesota. Across urban, rural, and developing landscapes, this blog highlights issues, tipping points, and actions by people to be better stewards of our water and natural resources.

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Basinwide, conservation, Soil, Uncategorized, Watershed

A window into the work of your local soil and water conservation districts

In sitting in the last staff meeting for the Washington Conservation District, I kept hearing similar words and phrases across … Continue reading A window into the work of your local soil and water conservation districts

Confessions of a timid gardener, part 3: Time to get real and PLANT.
conservation, Land Management, Plants, Soil, Uncategorized

Confessions of a timid gardener, part 3: Time to get real and PLANT.

A couple weeks ago, I sat down at the dining room table with a cup of coffee, a scattered selection … Continue reading Confessions of a timid gardener, part 3: Time to get real and PLANT.

The lure and reality of conservation tillage
Agriculture, conservation, Land Management, Soil, Watershed

The lure and reality of conservation tillage

This past week I had the opportunity to get out in some farm fields with our recently hired agronomist, Jennifer … Continue reading The lure and reality of conservation tillage

It takes a village: the journey of getting Martin Lake de-listed
Anoka County, conservation, Lakes, Pollution, Uncategorized

It takes a village: the journey of getting Martin Lake de-listed

“So wait, is Martin Lake going to be de-listed?” The voice of the woman asking the question carried both hope … Continue reading It takes a village: the journey of getting Martin Lake de-listed

Saving our water one storm drain at a time
conservation, Lakes, Pollution, Rivers and Streams, Uncategorized, Watershed

Saving our water one storm drain at a time

I’ve always been fascinated how water moves across landscapes – when it comes back down to the ground as rain … Continue reading Saving our water one storm drain at a time

Is it a wetland? That is the question.
Land Management, Plants, Soil, Washington County, Watershed

Is it a wetland? That is the question.

One of the key elements that got me interested in earth sciences in college was the ability to look at … Continue reading Is it a wetland? That is the question.

Burn, baby, burn: the use of fire in land management and restoration
conservation, Land Management, Plants, Soil, Watershed

Burn, baby, burn: the use of fire in land management and restoration

My Monday got totally derailed. This last Sunday evening, our neighborhood received word that our vendor who manages the prairie … Continue reading Burn, baby, burn: the use of fire in land management and restoration

Confessions of  timid gardener, part 2: what does ‘soil health’ mean anyway?
Plants, Soil, Uncategorized

Confessions of timid gardener, part 2: what does ‘soil health’ mean anyway?

To read part 1, click here. As I’ve been browsing different websites and resources about planning and designing my native … Continue reading Confessions of timid gardener, part 2: what does ‘soil health’ mean anyway?

Challenging the standards of ‘beauty’ for our landscapes
Agriculture, conservation, Lakes, Plants, Rivers and Streams

Challenging the standards of ‘beauty’ for our landscapes

In my former life as a river restoration consultant, I worked on a number of projects that looked to improve … Continue reading Challenging the standards of ‘beauty’ for our landscapes

‘Moo’ving to sustain clean water and build healthy soils: a farmer success story
Agriculture, Chisago County, Rivers and Streams

‘Moo’ving to sustain clean water and build healthy soils: a farmer success story

It all started with a letter. In 2011, the Chisago Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) sent a letter to … Continue reading ‘Moo’ving to sustain clean water and build healthy soils: a farmer success story

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