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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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Category: Land Management

Walking the conservation talk – the importance of leading by example
conservation, Land Management, Plants, Soil, Wildlife

Walking the conservation talk – the importance of leading by example

I’ve really enjoyed getting to know my conservation colleagues in the Lower St. Croix watershed over the past couple years. … Continue reading Walking the conservation talk – the importance of leading by example

Want lakeshore property? Local realtor workshop ties dreams with reality.
Lakes, Land Management, Pollution

Want lakeshore property? Local realtor workshop ties dreams with reality.

Once upon a time, there was a Minnesota family. Tom and Joan both have a deep love of the outdoors, … Continue reading Want lakeshore property? Local realtor workshop ties dreams with reality.

Water water everywhere, but where do we store it?
conservation, Groundwater, Land Management, Rivers and Streams, Stormwater management

Water water everywhere, but where do we store it?

Water storage has been on my mind a lot lately. With the multiple storms tracking across the country dumping rain … Continue reading Water water everywhere, but where do we store it?

Five conservation resolutions for your new year
conservation, Land Management, Watershed

Five conservation resolutions for your new year

2023 – it’s a new year and with it comes all the good intentions to start a new habit – … Continue reading Five conservation resolutions for your new year

A farm, a family, and a lifetime of learning.
Agriculture, conservation, Land Management, Pollution, Soil, Uncategorized

A farm, a family, and a lifetime of learning.

The first year the Mold family practiced vertical till on their farm fields, the sight of all that corn residue … Continue reading A farm, a family, and a lifetime of learning.

Envisioning a less salty future
Land Management, Pollution

Envisioning a less salty future

Have you ever seen the intricate dance of a convoy of snow plows clearing a highway after a winter storm? … Continue reading Envisioning a less salty future

“For there was the Tree.”
Land Management, Uncategorized

“For there was the Tree.”

I have a Halloween book. It’s a book I’ve read almost every October since I was a teenager, and it … Continue reading “For there was the Tree.”

Conservation Potpourri: August edition
conservation, Lakes, Land Management, Plants, Soil, Wildlife

Conservation Potpourri: August edition

One of my favorite things about my job is that I’m always learning something new. While much of what I … Continue reading Conservation Potpourri: August edition

It’s a day for a field day!
Agriculture, conservation, Land Management, Plants, Soil, Uncategorized, Watershed

It’s a day for a field day!

This past Friday, I had the opportunity to help support and participate in a field day in southern Washington county, … Continue reading It’s a day for a field day!

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.

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