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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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Landowners are abuzz with helping pollinators
Chisago County, conservation, Lakes, Plants, Watershed

Landowners are abuzz with helping pollinators

As Tara Iyer reaches down to pull a weed from her lakeshore garden along Green Lake in Chisago County, a … Continue reading Landowners are abuzz with helping pollinators

It takes a village: the journey of getting Martin Lake de-listed
Anoka County, conservation, Lakes, Pollution, Uncategorized

It takes a village: the journey of getting Martin Lake de-listed

“So wait, is Martin Lake going to be de-listed?” The voice of the woman asking the question carried both hope … Continue reading It takes a village: the journey of getting Martin Lake de-listed

Challenging the standards of ‘beauty’ for our landscapes
Agriculture, conservation, Lakes, Plants, Rivers and Streams

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

Small lakes deliver a different Minnesota lake experience
Isanti County, Lakes

Small lakes deliver a different Minnesota lake experience

The only sound in the chill morning air was the gentle whir of the drone’s propellers. Patrick McNeil, my neighbor … Continue reading Small lakes deliver a different Minnesota lake experience

Sorry cows. Shores are not for you.
Agriculture, Lakes, Pine County

Sorry cows. Shores are not for you.

It’s a common enough sight to see in Minnesota: rolling pastures adjacent to lakes and rivers, with a herd of … Continue reading Sorry cows. Shores are not for you.

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