Landscaping for Clean Water registration LIVE
Create an addition to your home landscaping that is not only attractive, but will benefit our lakes, streams, and wetlands! Landscaping for Clean Water classes will help you beautify your landscape and provide cleaner water.
Dakota County Soil and Water […]
Minnesota Irrigator Program hosting second year in Farmington
Are you an irrigator concerned about matching your irrigation with crop water use? Are you wondering how to improve water use efficiency and reduce water costs? The University of Minnesota Extension is offering the Minnesota Irrigator […]
Preserve fresh water – salt smart
Did you know that one teaspoon of salt permanently pollutes five gallons of water?
Chlorides are an increasing concern in Minnesota’s surface water and groundwater. It’s toxic to freshwater fish, amphibians, insects, and plants. Unlike excess nutrients like phosphorus, chloride […]
Wetland Regulations in Minnesota
In 1991, Minnesota adopted the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) into law. The specific purposes of the WCA are expressed in Minnesota Rules Chapter 8420 available here: 8420.0100 – MN Rules Part
The primary goals of the WCA are to maintain […]
Fall Yard & Garden Maintenance for Clean Water
Adapted from Friends of the Mississippi River and Mississippi Watershed Management Organization
Fall yard cleanup is an important annual chore, but not just for the tidiness of your lawn or vibrancy of your garden. It’s an opportunity for […]
We Are Water MN exhibit in Hastings, Eagan 10/13-12/5; guided tours available
We Are Water MN, a traveling exhibit celebrating the importance of water to Minnesota, is coming to the Vermillion River Watershed very soon! The exhibit will help tell Dakota County’s water stories — […]
Rusty Crayfish: Invasive, but delicious
Are you in the mood for some fresh seafood? How about a crayfish boil? The crayfish, corn, potatoes, and sausage all boiling, providing a wonderful aroma. Add some Old Bay Seasoning and you’ve got a feast. If this sounds fantastic, […]
Groundwater Protection Rule restricts fall nitrogen fertilizer use in Vermillion River Watershed
A reminder that starting September 1, 2022, the application of nitrogen fertilizer in the fall and on frozen soil is restricted in areas vulnerable to groundwater contamination under the Minnesota Department of […]
The impaired waters list: What does it mean?
You may have seen news about Minnesota’s impaired waters list recently. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) announced it is suggesting adding 305 water bodies – lakes and streams – throughout the state to the list […]