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The Minneapolis Chain of Lakes are among the most visited natural resources in the state. Millions of people come to...
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Storm drains allow stormwater runoff to flow to local lakes and rivers untreated, taking with it any pollutants, debris, and...
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Did you know that you and your neighbors have waterfront property? Your yard and the nearest lake, stream, or wetland...
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One of the reasons Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) was formed in 1967 was to respond to devastating flooding along...
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Science is the often slow-and-steady endeavor of learning about the world through observation and experiment. Action is what we take...
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In this land of four seasons, I always look forward to change. Now I am ready to hear the birds...
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In the Six Mile Creek chain of lakes, the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and its partners have been hard at...
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The use of road salt has been getting a lot of air time recently. Why? Because it’s wreaking havoc on...
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Organic lawn care does more than resuscitate yards; it also brings business partners together. For “Organic Bob” Dahm and Melissa...
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The lakes and streams in the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District offer beauty, open space, and numerous recreation opportunities. But because...
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In the 1950’s, Minnesota’s urban landscape was changing quickly. Populations were booming and cities were racing to develop land and...
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It’s hard to imagine now, but for most of the 20th century more than a half-dozen wastewater treatment plants discharged effluent...
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