Clean River Partners is thrilled to announce that it has received a $5,000 general operating grant from the Xcel Energy Foundation to advance environmental sustainability efforts in southern Minnesota. 

Attorney General Keith Ellison has launched a new task force to discuss the stewardship of Minnesota’s water, especially in light of increased demand across the state and the pressures of global climate change.

Kernza® and Winter Camelina are two continuous living crop (CLC) systems transforming sustainable farming in Minnesota. These crops improve soil health, water quality, and biodiversity, offering practical solutions for resilient agriculture.

The blog discusses the importance of healthy soil in the Cannon River Watershed, highlighting its role in supporting ecosystems, filtering water, and storing carbon. Healthy soil boosts plant growth and mitigates pollution, while degraded soil threatens water quality.

As fall approaches, environmentally-minded farmers are transitioning to planting small grains and cover crops instead of tilling the soil. This practice benefits soil and water health, carbon sequestration, and weed suppression.