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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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Tag: water

What’s in your water?
Groundwater, Pollution

What’s in your water?

Here in Minnesota, we have a mishmash of all sorts of fascinating landscapes – landscapes formed by volcanoes, ones carved … Continue reading What’s in your water?

How do you define your water relationship?
Lakes, Rivers and Streams, Watershed

How do you define your water relationship?

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?

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

Five conservation resolutions for your new year
conservation, Land Management, Watershed

Five conservation resolutions for your new year

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

Envisioning a less salty future
Land Management, Pollution

Envisioning a less salty future

Have you ever seen the intricate dance of a convoy of snow plows clearing a highway after a winter storm? … Continue reading Envisioning a less salty future

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’?

<strong>Chisago City residents sweep the streets for cleaner water</strong>
conservation, Lakes, Rivers and Streams, Watershed

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

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

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