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Duluth News - Local view: North Shore residents know clean water, need the Clean Water Act
Posted Nov 12, 2014
If anyone knows about intermittent streams, it’s a thirsty hiker on the North Shore. The hardy souls who put on their backpacks and hike from one end of the Superior Hiking Trail to the other have to plan very carefully to make sure they get enough water. To paraphrase wisdom from Ben Franklin: When the creek’s dry we know the worth of water. The Superior Hiking Trail crosses hundreds of rivers, creeks and unnamed tributaries on its way from Duluth to Grand Marais and beyond. For... Read More »
Posted Nov 12, 2014
If anyone knows about intermittent streams, it’s a thirsty hiker on the North Shore. The hardy souls who put on their backpacks and hike from one end of the Superior Hiking Trail to the other have to plan very carefully to make sure they get enough water. To paraphrase wisdom from Ben Franklin: When the creek’s dry we know the worth of water. The Superior Hiking Trail crosses hundreds of rivers, creeks and unnamed tributaries on its way from Duluth to Grand Marais and beyond. For... Read More »
Habitat Restoration Project Underway on St. Louis River Estuary
Posted Nov 11, 2014
A major habitat restoration project is beginning in the St Louis River Estuary at Radio Tower Bay. When complete, the $4 million project will restore 30 acres of important shallow sheltered bay habitat by dredging and removing 85,000 cubic yards of woody debris deposited by historic sawmill operations. Dredging is being performed by a barge stationed in the bay, and is expected to last until Nov. 15. Read More
Posted Nov 11, 2014
A major habitat restoration project is beginning in the St Louis River Estuary at Radio Tower Bay. When complete, the $4 million project will restore 30 acres of important shallow sheltered bay habitat by dredging and removing 85,000 cubic yards of woody debris deposited by historic sawmill operations. Dredging is being performed by a barge stationed in the bay, and is expected to last until Nov. 15. Read More
Minnesota River Congress Balances Environmental, Development Strategies
Posted Nov 11, 2014
Scott Sparlin has been knee deep into the muddied issues facing the Minnesota River for over four decades. He has never lost hope for a revitalized river basin, but there have been times Sparlin wondered about this sprawling, diverse river’s future. Today, however, Sparlin is optimistic. It’s why he and other Minnesota River Basin advocates have mapped out a constructive dialogue of interested citizens and organizations over several months called the Minnesota River... Read More »
Posted Nov 11, 2014
Scott Sparlin has been knee deep into the muddied issues facing the Minnesota River for over four decades. He has never lost hope for a revitalized river basin, but there have been times Sparlin wondered about this sprawling, diverse river’s future. Today, however, Sparlin is optimistic. It’s why he and other Minnesota River Basin advocates have mapped out a constructive dialogue of interested citizens and organizations over several months called the Minnesota River... Read More »
5 Things You Might Not Know About Lake Minnetonka's Past
Posted Nov 11, 2014
Lake Minnetonka is known as a playground for the well-to-do and a drive around the lake or a boat trip across it reveals the luxury homes that exemplify that image. But how did it get so? Read More
Posted Nov 11, 2014
Lake Minnetonka is known as a playground for the well-to-do and a drive around the lake or a boat trip across it reveals the luxury homes that exemplify that image. But how did it get so? Read More
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