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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: Soil

El Niño – the ‘butterfly effect’ on Minnesota winter
Soil, Stormwater management, Watershed

El Niño – the ‘butterfly effect’ on Minnesota winter

Earlier this week I met my girls at the bus stop after school. I had just taken our dog on … Continue reading El Niño – the ‘butterfly effect’ on Minnesota winter

Outstanding Conservationists are truly that – outstanding.
Agriculture, Chisago County, conservation, Isanti County, Land Management, Pine County, Soil, Washington County, Watershed

Outstanding Conservationists are truly that – outstanding.

Let it be said: working in the conservation field is not an easy endeavor. In fact, my husband regularly hears … Continue reading Outstanding Conservationists are truly that – outstanding.

Confessions of a timid gardener: If you build it, they DO come!
Native Planting, Plants, Soil

Confessions of a timid gardener: If you build it, they DO come!

A year ago, I started a journey of incorporating more native plants in my garden. I am not a confident … Continue reading Confessions of a timid gardener: If you build it, they DO come!

Yes, you ARE seeing more no-till and cover crops out there.
Agriculture, conservation, Soil, Watershed

Yes, you ARE seeing more no-till and cover crops out there.

As I traverse the diverse landscapes of the Lower St. Croix watershed, I can’t help but appreciate the multitude of … Continue reading Yes, you ARE seeing more no-till and cover crops out there.

Oh compost! My compost!
conservation, Soil, Uncategorized

Oh compost! My compost!

Four watermelon rinds. Dozens of banana peels, cucumber ends, and sweet pepper innards. A fair share of eggshells and more … Continue reading Oh compost! My compost!

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

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.

What happens when landscapes ‘go dormant’?
Plants, Soil, Wildlife

What happens when landscapes ‘go dormant’?

After a successful planting of some native plants in my garden earlier this summer, I decided to take another plunge … Continue reading What happens when landscapes ‘go dormant’?

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!

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