Content Type: Blog Post

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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Virginia bluebells

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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Youth cleaning up trash in a park.

Three Ways to Celebrate Earth Day this Year

Thursday, April 22, is Earth Day. There’s no shortage of ways to show your appreciation for nature and be a good steward of the environment, but some of the most […]
April 14, 2021
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A worker adds buckthorn to a burn pile.

Invasive Species Removal, Controlled Burns Wrap Up at Columbia Golf Course and Park

Habitat restoration work is underway at Columbia Park and the northern part of Columbia Golf Course. Workers from Landbridge Ecological recently finished removing invasive woody species in preparation for native […]
February 11, 2021
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Close-up photo of an ice chisel.

How to Mitigate Stubborn Sidewalk Ice in Extreme Cold Temperatures

This month’s intense cold snap has made removing ice from sidewalks and driveways trickier than usual. That’s because rock salt and other deicing products often fail to work in extreme […]
February 9, 2021
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