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.

Transform your organic waste into nutrient-rich compost! Enhance soil health, conserve water, and support your garden—one compost bin at a time. Start your composting journey today and contribute to a greener future!

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.

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.

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.

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.

During harsh Minnesota winters, we rely on salt to keep roads and sidewalks safe, but using too much can harm our local lakes and streams. High levels of salt can threaten aquatic life and disrupt ecosystems. To help, shovel snow often, use salt sparingly, and sweep up any leftover salt. Your efforts can make a big difference!

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.

Clean River Partners, the City of Northfield, and HealthFinders Collaborative organized a special event called "Nuestra Agua, Nuestras Vidas" (Our Water, Our Lives) at Bridge Square. The event aimed to connect with the local Latine community, raise awareness about water-related issues, and empower residents to advocate for improvements in drinking water and local water bodies.

Learn how pet waste can harm water quality and human health, and find practical solutions to protect our local environment.