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Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board Meeting
Virtual meeting access will be posted here when available.
Discounted compost bins and rain barrels available March 1
Dakota County residents receive a 30% discount when ordering a compost bin or rain barrel – made from recycled materials – from the Recycling Association of Minnesota’s annual sale.
Beginning March 1, order online at www (dot) recycleminnesota (dot) org and use the promo code Dakota. Be sure you can pick up your order on the dates listed for the Dakota County store location you choose. Quantities are limited. Orders will be filled as they are received.
Distribution events will be held in May at the City of Mendota Heights Public Works Facility and the Dakota County Empire Maintenance Facility in Rosemount.
Learn how to compost at home and the advantages of rain barrels.
Landscaping for Clean Water Maintenance Course
Join us for a Garden Maintenance Class that will provide season specific information on how to maintain and promote the health, performance, and beauty of your garden. The Garden Maintenance Class applies to raingarden, native garden, and native shoreline planting projects and will be held live virtually.
Thursday, March 6, 2025
5 – 6 p.m. with time for questions after the presentation
The Garden Maintenance Class is provided FREE and open to all – Dakota County residency is not required.
Free Nitrate Testing for Private Well Water
Bring private well water samples in a clean container to get your water tested for nitrates. Get your questions answered by well and groundwater experts from Dakota County Environmental Resources. Water-themed coloring pages and activities will be provided for children. All are welcome.
Canceled – Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board Meeting
This meeting has been canceled due to a lack of pertinent agenda items.
Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board Meeting
Virtual meeting access will be posted here when available.
TCTU Habitat Day – Buckthorn Cutting at South Branch Vermillion River AMA
Under the expert eye of Mark Nemeth of the Minnesota DNR, Twin Cities Trout Unlimited (TCTU) will cut invasive buckthorn and other species and treat stumps to prevent regrowth. TCTU needs 20 volunteers for this event.
The Plan
- Meet at the start time at the parking lot of the South Branch Vermillion River Aquatic Management Area (AMA).
- Sign waivers, drink some coffee and then get to work cutting, treating stumps and stacking brush!
What You Should Bring
- Chest waders (in water work) or be prepared to wet wade
- Long sleeve shirt
- Sunblock
- Heavy work gloves
- Drinking water!
What the DNR & TCTU Will Provide
- All equipment
- Bug spray
- LUNCH afterwards
Please check your email the night before and morning of the event in case of cancellation.
Registration will close 24 hours before the event.
Turfgrass Maintenance Training – April 10 in Empire
The summer turf grass maintenance training focuses on best management practices (BMPs) for lawns and turf. You will learn how turf management affects local lakes and rivers, equipment calibration, selection and application of fertilizers, mowing techniques, pesticide application tips, legal issues and additional resources.
Who should attend: contractors maintaining private/public grounds, employees maintaining park, cemetery, city or school grounds, property managers writing contracts, distributors of turf care products.
Registration information
Registration is required, please make sure to submit details for all individuals planning to attend.
This training is hosted by Dakota County. Funding is provided by MPCA through the Clean Water Fund.
