Conservation

Wolf program comes to Frontenac State Park June 17

Jun 8, 2017

A free educational program on wolves is coming to the area soon. Representatives from the International Wolf Center will be at Frontenac State Park June 17 to discuss wolf biology, wolf behavior and perceptions of wolves in a program called Wolves at Our Door. The event will be held from noon...

Goodhue County Board meets new head of Cannon River Watershed Partnership

May 31, 2017

Alan Kraus, the Conservation Program manager for the Cannon River Watershed Partnership, was in attendance at the May 16 Goodhue County Board meeting. He explained that he had moved to Minnesota a year and a half ago, after living on a dairy farm in central Wisconsin for 25 years. He explained...

SWCD trees ready for pickup

Apr 20, 2017

Trees ordered through the Wabasha County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will be available for pick up starting Wednesday, April 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Some trees and shrubs available; people can call Jen at 651-565-4673, ext. 109 to check on availability. Tree pick up will be at...

Pheasants Forever meeting rescheduled for April 3

Mar 9, 2017

A meeting to recruit members and retart programs for a rejuvenated Wabasha Conty Chapter of Pheasants Forever has been rescheduled for April 3 at the Lake City Sportsman’s Club. The chapter was started several years ago, but has been relatively inactive in recent years. They have funds available...

Wabasha County Forestry Day is Feb. 10

Feb 2, 2017

The 2017 Wabasha Forestry Day will be held at the Millville Valley American Legion on Feb. 10. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. with the program scheduled to start at 10 a.m. This year’s theme is “Putting Together the Puzzle, Connecting the Landscape.” Speakers include Jaime Edwards, Minnesota...

Documentary, craft projects highlight eagle center's earth day programs

Apr 20, 2016

From April 22 to April 24 the National Eagle Center is celebrating Earth Day with special programs and events. Earth Day has a special meaning for the eagle ambassadors at the National Eagle Center. Not only is Earth Day a time to remember all the creatures that share this planet, since bald...

Summit will cover new state laws governing waterway buffers

Mar 18, 2016

In 2015, the state enacted a new law requiring perennial vegetated buffers along waterways. The buffers are designed to keep soil and farm fertilizers out of streams, rivers and othe public waterways. The Zumbro Watershed Buffer Summit aims to answer questions landowners may have about the new law...

Wabasha County emerald ash borer sighting causes quarantine

Mar 2, 2016

The dreaded emerald ash borer (EAB) was found in Wabasha County last week, but not yet in Lake City. The spotting has triggered a quarantine of wood being moved out of the county. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) identified emerald ash borer in Wabasha County. MDA staff found larvae in...

Report: Voluntary conservation costly, ineffective