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mn2020: clean boats and clean lakes

tue, 04 sep 2012 09:10:36 +0000

boating and fishing enthusiasts have seen more enforcement of watercraft hygiene in minnesota lakes this summer. this is due in part to ramped up efforts to crack down on the spread of aquatic invasive species from lake to lake.
the minnesota dnr has 140 watercraft inspection sites and 23 decontamination units at lake access points across the state. many lakes already have some level of contamination, but working together with boaters, the dnr hopes to minimize the further spread of zebra mussels and eurasian watermilfoil, which can wreak havoc on the area ecosystems and limit economic development.

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mn2020: teenagers on the mississippi

tue, 21 aug 2012 10:00:40 +0000

ecology tells us that the health and abundance of native plants and animals are important indicators of an ecosystem’s water quality. this simple lesson is putting teenagers from north minneapolis to work this summer gathering data, clearing invasive plants, and enhancing interest in environmental stewardship.

the mississippi river green team is a youth employment and conservation program run by the mississippi watershed management organization, the minneapolis park and recreation board, and with support from minneapolis step up, with hopes of creating a pipeline to strong green jobs in the future.

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‪efficient home energy‬

mon, 05 mar 2012 07:22:41 +0000

when we’re talking about the environment, sometimes the smallest adjustments make the biggest difference. when it comes to energy use in homes, installing weather stripping on doors, efficient light bulbs and water faucet aerators can conserve energy use and save money on utility bills. in saint paul, mn, the metro clean energy resource team is hard at work with outreach into neighborhoods to retrofit homes with the latest in energy efficient solutions, just in time for a cold minnesota winter.

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