Fish species signal potential for delisting Sand Hill River stretch

The return of redhorse species to a 32-mile-long stretch of the Sand Hill River in Polk County reflects improving trends that could lead to removal from the state’s impaired waters list as early as 2026. Restoring fish passage to this Red River tributary followed 20 years of work by local, state and federal partners.

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BWSR lauds Minnehaha Creek’s Hayman for integrated approach

“I think balanced urban ecology is really where we aim to find the nexus of community, natural space and economic prosperity.” — Michael Hayman, Minnehaha Creek Watershed District director of projects and BWSR 2023 Outstanding Watershed District Employee

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BWSR recognizes Olmsted SWCD’s Langer for teamwork, shared expertise

Colleagues noted Olmsted SWCD Manager Skip Langer’s expertise, dedication and relationship-building skills when they nominated him for BWSR’s 2023 Outstanding SWCD Employee award.

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Water-quality goals drive city, McLeod SWCD collaboration

A recently constructed, city stormwater-filtering wetland in Winsted augments the McLeod SWCD’s earlier Clean Water Fund-backed work with farmers who installed erosion control measures. Together, the projects will benefit the water quality of Winsted Lake.

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