Forests soils trap sediment, nutrients, & pollutants suspended in rainwater, preventing them from entering ground & surface waters. #CleanWaterMN #NationalWaterQualityMonth

16 seconds of #nature candy and sounds along the upper #MississippiRiver in Anoka County Parks Mississippi WMO The pollinators love the trout lilies in bloom at Islands of Peace Park too!

#pollinators are loving my #beelawn! 🐝The violets, thyme, clover are welcoming all. As #Lawns2Legumes says…”Your lawn can BEE the change” to increase biodiversity and for #Cleanwatermn too! #growinggreenhearts💚

.BlaineParksMN has partnered with Heidi Ferris & The Wargo Nature Center to bring you a variety of Blaine Wetland Sanctuary programs this summer for families of all ages to discover & appreciate this valued Blaine resource. For more info: bit.ly/3G0Tyma #BlaineMN

Those who claim that nothing can be done just prove they don’t have the creativity or empathy to lead.

Meet JD Larson, an innovate leader in MN! buff.ly/3MgTzna

Pursuing a career in public service was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. If you’re a rising college junior interested in public service, then I hope you’ll apply for the Voyager Scholarship! Learn more and apply by June 14: obama.org/voyager-schola…

#WaterWhereWeLive Youth leaders from 5 St. Paul churches made a collection of videos for the Capitol Region Watershed District community💦🌎Check this out! #CleanWaterMN #GGHyouthlead #water #MississippiRiver Saint Paul ELCA #UCC United Church of Christ ELCA Youth youtu.be/zeLV92f9UZo

In case you missed it…. Youth video about water! 💦🌎 youtu.be/zeLV92f9UZo #MississippiRiver made by church youth in St. Paul Capitol Region Watershed District United Church of Christ ELCA Youth #CleanWaterMN #GrowingGreenHearts💚

3 cheers for great #WaterQuality …and the #nativeplants that make it happen. Youth from churches in Capitol Region Watershed District made this video just for you! 🌎💦youtu.be/DtHhUiuvOcE #GGHyouthlead #GGHconnect

🐟Como Lake is such a special place! Learn more about it and easy actions for #cleanwaterMN with this youth-led video ….#GGHConnect Capitol Region Watershed District Adopt-a-Drain MN youtu.be/veI-LQmGkg0

How ‘bout some tea? And a some Water Qual-I-tea to go with it! Watch this youth-led video to learn how to make tea from #nativeplants youtu.be/DtHhUiuvOcE

Stormwater at the new Highland Bridge community is transformed into stunning water features for all to enjoy, and benefits the nearby Mississippi River. Check out this article in the Star Tribune and go visit soon to enjoy the new park spaces! startribune.com/water-feature-…

MPR News coverage of the conference: mprnews.org/episode/2022/0…

“More that 200 governments are invited.” 🌍💚This is a GREAT read about the November #IPCC and #COP27 … COP27: What is the Egypt climate conference and why is it important? bbc.co.uk/news/science-e…

Interesting water news from #Minnesota #EnviroSTEM #GGHconnect #waterquality #WaterIsLife mprnews.org/story/2022/10/…

It is a wild and crazy world out there…. Be careful! npr.org/2022/11/06/113…

.President Donald J. Trump in case you’re in Fridley #Minnesota soon…. The local market called Bob’s Produce Ranch has GREAT donuts! 🍩😀

.BlaineParksMN is teaming up w/ Heidi Ferris for Growing Green Yoga. 🧘 Connect w/ #nature while getting the mental & physical health benefits of #yoga. Different themes w/ #naturehikes, yoga along the boardwalk, and hands-on learning. Learn more at BlaineMN.gov/BWSPrograms