Conservation

Well trouble triggers request to conserve water

Jun 26, 2020

Lake City Public Works asked residents to conserve water over the weekend as it performed scheduled maintenance on one city well and unscheduled maintenance on another. The request went out the morning of Friday, June 26, over the city’s CodeRED messaging system. “This is not an emergency but...

Meeting helps set county conservation priorities

Jun 24, 2020

The Wabasha Soil and Water Conservation District is hosting a community discussion on June 30 at 9 a.m. at 611 Broadway Ave., Suite 10 Wabasha, MN 55981. This annual meeting provides an opportunity to help set local conservation priorities and seek resources from state and national entities to...

Meeting will help set conservation priorities

Jun 24, 2020

The Goodhue Soil and Water Conservation District is hosting a community discussion on June 29 at 7 p.m. at 104 East 3rd Ave, Goodhue. Participants in this annual meeting will have an opportunity to help set local conservation priorities and seek resources from state and national entities to...

Land Trust seeks participants in conservation easement program

Mar 4, 2020

Minnesota’s distinctive Southeast Blufflands are home to the state’s most diverse array of forest, prairies, streams, and wildlife. This unique habitat has diminished dramatically in the past several decades, though, threatening the plants and animals that call our state home, according to the...

Grants available to help pollinators

Dec 19, 2019

Lawns to Legumes Program is now accepting applications for projects to support pollinators for individuals and demonstration neighborhoods. “Minnesota is home to more than 450 native bee species. Pollinators also include butterflies, moths, beetles and native flies. All play a key role in...

Workshop to cover ways for farmers to profit and protect drinking water

Nov 20, 2019

One challenge facing cities in Minnesota is how to keep their drinking water safe from nitrate contamination, according to the Cannon River Watershed Partnership. That’s why the Cannon River Watershed Partnership, Rice SWCD, Minnesota Extension, and the City of Faribault are working together to...

Rotary hears about soil cultivation

Nov 7, 2019

Dag Knudsen (left) and Deirdre Flesche gave a presentation on Manawa Prairie Farm at the Nov. 4 Lake City Rotary Club meeting. They advocate for more sustainable farming practices to help clean impaired waters and ensure there is adequate healthy topsoil to grow food. The two also organized the...

Ikes introduce themselves

Oct 30, 2019

Our chapter is one of 15 in Minnesota and one of more than 200 nationwide. For nearly 100 years, the Izaak Walton League has fought for clean air and water, healthy fish and wildlife habitat, and conserving special places for future generations. In 1922, Will Dilg organized a group of anglers and...

Waterside chat on Zumbro River coming to Lake City Nov. 14

Oct 23, 2019

On Nov. 14, Lake City will be the site of one of three “waterside chats” to gather input on priorities for the Zumbro River watershed One Watershed, One Plan (1W1P) program. The event will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Lake City Sportsman’s Club, 2200 S. Oak St. Light sandwiches and...

Local Ikes to host state event on April 27

Apr 24, 2019

The Wapashaw Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America is hosting the 2019 spring member meeting for the Minnesota Division of the Izaak Walton League. Wapashaw Chapter members have been planning to host the meeting in Wabasha since fall of 2018. Saturday, April 27, the community is...