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Plant for pollinators this fall
We may be headed into fall colors, cooler weather, and less daylight, but gardening doesn’t have to be all about preparing our garden beds for winter. There is still time to add native plants to your landscape to provide food … Continue reading
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5 Tips for Keeping Our Neighborhood Waters Clean
Storm drains allow stormwater runoff to flow to local lakes and rivers untreated, taking with it any pollutants, debris, and litter in its path. Stormwater runoff from both urban and rural landscapes create issues for waters in our watershed, particularly … Continue reading
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Lone Zebra Mussel Discovered in Lake Minnewashta at Pleasant Acres Assocation Beach/Launch
Carver County Water Management Organization 600 East 4th Street, Chaska, MN 55318 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Andrew Dickhart 952-361-1871 Invasive species specialists with the Carver County Water Management Organization (CCWMO) and Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) confirmed the presence of … Continue reading
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Calendar of Events for July 4th Fun on Lake Minnewashta
Thanks to the hard work of MANY people around the lake, our July 4th plans are COMPLETE! Please join us for any or all of the fun events we have planned on Lake Minnewashta. The best viewing area for the Water Ski show … Continue reading
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Planting for Clean Water
It’s officially spring, and we are ready to hear the birds singing, see buds swelling on tree branches and watch refreshing rains that wash away the salt and grit from the landscape. But the salt and grit that has accumulated … Continue reading
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A low-salt diet for our lakes and streams
Despite the warmer weather this week, it’s never too early to consider the impact of salt on our waters. A little salt can go a long way for managing snow and ice. But too much salt – which may be … Continue reading
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