The Buffalo-Red River Watershed District worked with local partners to implement a number of projects that reduced sediment in the South Branch of the Buffalo River. This led to a recommendation of its removal from the list of #ImpairedWaters. Read more: bit.ly/3qXWEll

As you put away your holiday décor, be aware of the risks associated with #BubbleLights. They're filled with Methylene Chloride, which can cause serious poisoning. Dispose of these lights at your local household hazardous waste facility. Learn more: bit.ly/31zbuo8

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Just seven adults responded when the city sought input on the design of a new playground at Mankato's Alexander Park. When kids at pair of nearby elementary schools were polled, hundreds weighed in and got — mostly — what they asked for. mankatofreepress.com/news/local_new…

After seeing this kid rally his family with only 13 seconds left on the clock, you know we needed to bring him to the AFC Championship game 🤝 Special thanks to @gehahealth for making this happen!

Five beaches in the #Duluth area experience spikes of #Ecoli bacteria, making the water unsafe at times for recreation. Recommended clean-up strategies include #stormwater management, education and outreach activities, and more. More information: bit.ly/3uiURJk

Minnesota's draft Climate Action Framework sets a vision for how our state will address #ClimateChange. We want feedback on how the priorities in this plan align with the needs of your community. Help us finalize the Framework: bit.ly/3443NYm #ourMNclimate

Ask Us: 7 years after volunteers created an organics recycling program, more than 380 tons are being composted annually. Most local businesses still haven't joined the effort, but several have — from small restaurants to Hy-Vee and Walmart. mankatofreepress.com/news/local_new…

At Kato Karate, karate instruction is the method of choice to help kids develop self-discipline, emotional control, focus and good sportsmanship. mankatofreepress.com/millennial/kat…

To our trans, queer, and non-binary youth, we will keep showing up for you. We love you and will keep fighting to keep you safe in Minnesota.

Animikodaadin ziigwang As we greet a new cycle in spring ziigwebinigaadenoon dibaajimowinan the Earth spills stories miinawaa animikwabiyaang and we face backward mii dash onjishkawabiyaang. the forward toward change. By Margaret Noodin

No, it wasn't just you. April was seriously gloomy! 🌧️ The gloomiest in 60 years to be precise. Our State Climatology Office measures solar energy via solar radiometer. Across the state, half or more of the month’s days also had measurable precipitation. mndnr.gov/climate/journa…

The #WaterScienceSchool offers information on many aspects of #water, along with pictures, #data, maps, and an interactive activity center where you can test your water knowledge. #WaterScienceWednesday

Beautiful afternoon for a paddle with my supervisor and our student worker. Picked up litter along the way, too! #blueearthriver #cleanwater #pollutionfighters

Visiting the #EcoExperience? Check out our #water area to learn about the different things you can do to help protect Minnesota’s beloved waters! 🌊

#YardWaste is full of #phosphorus, AKA algae’s favorite snack. Help reduce the potential for #HarmfulAlgae blooms to grow—prevent yard waste from entering storm drains and water bodies by keeping grass clippings and leaves out of the street! Learn more: bit.ly/3j8vtAb

Local, state + federal partners have collaborated to protect 35,000+ acres of environmentally sensitive land since the Minnesota Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program launched 5 years ago. #MnBWSR Snapshots: bwsr.state.mn.us/sites/default/… #CleanWaterFund #MnCREP MN ENRTF Dept. of Agriculture

Did you know a drop of Mississippi water takes 90 days to travel from the headwaters to the Gulf of Mexico? It’s a great reminder on #WorldRiversDay on how waterways impact our lives and that everything that goes down the drain goes right into our rivers!

Across the country, farmers are doing a great job adopting conservation tillage and no-till practices. Take it a step further and develop a SMART Nutrient Management Plan: bit.ly/3qYO9VK

#Recycling materials into new products has great benefits for our #environment, but #DYK that it helps our #economy too? ♻️ Approximately 37K jobs in MN are supported by the recycling industry! Learn more about the benefits of recycling: bit.ly/3sjnnIC