Last week, I had the pleasure of crashing a boat ride for local municipal officials. Staff from the Chisago Lakes … Continue reading Minnesota’s vanishing shorelines – and what we can do about it
When I looked to the horizon, I couldn’t see where the sky ended and the water began. I heard the … Continue reading How do you define your water relationship?
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!
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.
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!
Prior to European settlement, the Lower St. Croix watershed was predominantly covered by a mixture of prairie and savanna, which … Continue reading From Cropland to Prairie: A Journey of Patience and Management
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
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 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?
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
knickpoints 