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
Category: 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.
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
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
Our ‘hidden’ and undervalued resource: groundwater
This week is National Groundwater Awareness Week. In the majority of Minnesota, though, this week should really be named “National … Continue reading Our ‘hidden’ and undervalued resource: groundwater
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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