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?
Category: Rivers and Streams
Chisago City residents sweep the streets for cleaner water
This past week I joined seven residents of the Ecumen Point Pleasant Heights senior living community in Chisago City for … Continue reading Chisago City residents sweep the streets for cleaner water
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
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
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
The Salty Doldrums of Minnesota Winter
February starts to tease at spring, but also showcases the extent to which we’ve relied on salt to get us … Continue reading The Salty Doldrums of Minnesota Winter
Why ‘knickpoints?’
Ever since I was a little girl, I have loved waterfalls. One of my earliest memories road tripping with my … Continue reading Why ‘knickpoints?’
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