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CCX TV helps celebrate our 25th anniversary

August 3, 2018

Thank you, Eric Nelson of Channel CCX for helping to celebrate our silver anniversary and introducing more people to Friends of the Mississippi River!

Action alert: It's time. Protect Minnesota's drinking water! [CLOSED]

August 1, 2018

Speak up for our drinking water by supporting the Groundwater Protection Rule. >>

What if every MN farm applied fertilizer at the recommended rate?

by Trevor Russell

July 17, 2018

At best, “perfect” nutrient management on all of Minnesota’s cropland would reduce nitrate pollution by about 10-15 percent, falling far short of the state’s 45 percent reduction goals to protect our groundwater. >>

Special Places: Wic̣aḣapi, Willow Brook and St. Paul's biggest, most mysterious park

July 16, 2018

This month we venture to St. Paul's East Side for a trio of riverfront parks home to stunning views, rich history and restored habitat. Check out Wic̣aḣapi, Willow Brook and Pig's Eye Lake. >>

Native prairie installed by volunteers at Indian Mounds Park

Skinks and pollinators returning to restored prairie

by Alex Roth

July 6, 2018

This summer, a new prairie is taking hold at Houlton Conservation Area, and we're excited to report back on its newest residents. >>

Painted turtles and pink lotus flowers help keep our waters from turning green

by Kate Clayton

July 2, 2018

Ever wondered why so many metro lakes turn green in the summer?

For St. Paul's Lake Como and many others, one main reason is nutrients that come from neighborhood lawns and streets. After it rains, fertilizer, leaves and grass clippings are directed into our local lakes, creeks and rivers via storm drains, in turn feeding algae and excessive plant growth.

At Como, a pair of murals reminds us of this important connection between our yards, streets, lakes and rivers, and celebrates the community in the process. >>

Storm drain mural contains music and fish to connect it to como park and hands representing our responsibliity to care for the lake

MPR News: Climate change driving toxic algae blooms

by Trevor Russell

June 25, 2018

"They're starting earlier, they're lasting longer, and their peaks seem to be getting bigger." >>

What a 1,000-year rainstorm really means

by Trevor Russell

June 20, 2018

Heavy rains and flash flooding in Minnesota and Wisconsin have been making headlines. But what is a "100-year" or even a "1,000-year" storm? >>

Special Places: Lilydale Park & Harriet Island

June 15, 2018

This month in our special places silver anniversary feature, we recommend checking out the miles-long stretch of riverfront parkland on St. Paul's west bank: Harriet Island and Lilydale Park.

(Yes, this part of St. Paul is on the same side of the river as Minneapolis.)

Legislators delay MN groundwater protection, Dayton says 'no'

by Trevor Russell

June 12, 2018

A new state rule aimed at reducing groundwater contamination by farm fertilizers could be delayed by a legislative move made formal on Monday, June 11. But Gov. Mark Dayton is calling the move unconstitutional and has instructed the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to proceed as planned.

At this time, public hearings about the new and much-needed water protection rule are still on the calendar, including one in Farmington, Monday, July 16. Expect a River Guardians Action Alert this July as well. >>

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