Our Stories

Everyone has a role to play in caring for the watershed, and we invite you to read our stories, get inspired by our champions, and help us connect with others who are passionate about this vital cause.

Felicia Hokenstad Felicia Hokenstad

Why Water-Saving Fixtures Are a Smart Choice for Our Community

As we all know, living in the Cannon River Watershed comes with a special responsibility to protect our beautiful water resources. The Cannon River and its tributaries give us drinking water, recreational fun, and essential habitats for local wildlife. But as our community grows, we must be smart about water use. One simple and effective way to do this is by installing water-saving fixtures in our homes.

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Heron Mahr and Felicia Hokenstad Heron Mahr and Felicia Hokenstad

Embracing Diversity: Gender, Sex, and Nature

In our diverse world, understanding biological sex, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation is vital. Nature exemplifies this variety, from fungi with numerous sexual types to animals like wood frogs that can change sex, showcasing the richness of identity.

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Felicia Hokenstad Felicia Hokenstad

Laundry Day Dilemma

Laundry day contributes to microfiber pollution, primarily from synthetic fabrics. Microplastics can harm aquatic life and human health. To minimize impact, wash full loads, use cold water, reduce detergent, consider front-loading machines, and air dry clothes.

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Ava McQuain Ava McQuain

From Soil to Stream

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.

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Anna Holman Anna Holman

Exploring Fish Passage and Rock Arch Rapids

Communities across the state are embracing solutions such as replacing or modifying low-head dams into Rock Arch Rapids. This nature-inspired fish passage design allows fish to swim freely, resembling the flowing stream riffles they thrive in.

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