Content Type: Blog Post

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VIDEO: The Easy Way to Plant a Pollinator Lawn (and Why You Might Already Have One)

Fall is a great time for planting, and that includes grass seed. But instead of just fortifying your traditional, monoculture turfgrass lawn, why not add a little diversity to your […]
October 27, 2021
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Aerial view of northwest infiltration basin at the Columbia Golf Course.

Columbia Golf Course and Park Update: Temporary Lane Closure on Central Avenue NE Begins October 4

Beginning October 4, southbound traffic on Central Avenue NE will be reduced to a single lane immediately north and south of Columbia Parkway (see map). Pedestrian traffic will be rerouted […]
October 1, 2021
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A worker refilling a water tank on the back of an ATV.

Making Green Infrastructure Work: Lessons Learned from Towerside’s District Stormwater System

At the peak of this summer’s drought, a contractor carefully drove a four-wheel ATV up and down the sidewalks along Fourth Street SE, just east of Huntington Bank Stadium in […]
September 21, 2021
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Aerial view of northwest infiltration basin at the Columbia Golf Course.

Columbia Golf Course and Park Stormwater BMPs Project Update – August 2021

Restoration work is wrapping up at the Columbia Golf Course and Park, but September will bring one final temporary traffic detour on Central Avenue NE (section of Minnesota State Highway […]
August 17, 2021
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A weeping garden hose.

Water Your Trees (and Maybe Not Your Lawn) During the Drought

Several metro-area cities have announced or are encouraging water conservation measures to help cope with the ongoing drought. These include Minneapolis, Columbia Heights, St. Paul, Lauderdale, and St. Anthony Village, to […]
July 29, 2021
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Exploring the Plant Ecology of the Mississippi River Gorge with Carolyn Carr (Video)

On the entire stretch of the Mississippi River, there is only one gorge. Located in the heart of the Twin Cities, this geological formation was formed over thousands of years […]
May 14, 2021
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Monarch butterfly

Habitat at Home: Planting for Pollinators and Starting Small

Protecting water quality and habitat are tightly connected, and each person can play a role in fixing the vexing problems we’re facing on both fronts. Many of the issues stem […]
May 4, 2021
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Wild bloodroot in the Mississippi River Gorge.

Spring Awakening in the Mississippi River Gorge: Spotting Native and Invasive Plants (Updated)

It’s that time of year when you cautiously place your warm winter sweaters in storage and head outside to soak up the sun. It’s never clear how long the sunshine […]
April 27, 2021
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Northeast wet pond under construction at Columbia Golf Course.

Final Phase of Construction Begins at Columbia Golf Course and Park

The second and final phase of stormwater improvements and habitat construction is ramping up at Columbia Golf Course and Park. From now through the end of the summer, crews will […]
April 23, 2021
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