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News Topic(s): Waste  Staff Picks  News!  Danielle  

09/01/2010 - Every once in a while, I pick up Go Green, Save Green by Nancy Sleeth to get ideas on how to conserve energy, water, and other resources.  Today, I found the section on work where she provides a number of good suggestions to reduce our impact (as well as a couple of “are-you-serious?” suggestions).  According to Seeth, “the typical office worker uses a quarter of a ton of materials in a year, including ten thousand pieces of copy paper”.

News Topic(s): What's New  Staff Picks  News!  Marie  Boundary Waters  

08/31/2010 - Imagine yourself winding down the Gunflint trail by car with the windows rolled down and the scent of wildflowers permeating your vehicle.  The sun is shining and you are about to cross the Minnesota-Ontario border.  At the end of the Gunflint trail is a portage where the Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center reside.  That’s where we jumped into a motor boat and cruised away into the sunset, where we were taken to the Saganaga Lake.  Just as we crossed the U.S.-Canada border, we came upon our destination:  Chik-Wauk island.  There we were.  Officially in another country.  Too far away to get cell phone reception but far enough away to have a chance to see northern lights.  A slightly jolting feeling.

News Topic(s): Water  Waste  Stewardship  Staff Picks  Recreation  News!  Jessica  Health  Drinking Water  

08/24/2010 - What is the easiest, most cost-effective way to maintain significant water resources in our state?  Conservation.  Before you sigh and ask me to stop being the green police, hear me out.  I realize water has many beneficial uses and I use it every day – personal hygiene and basic household uses are high on my priority list.   But many things we do with treated drinking water can be a little silly.

News Topic(s): What's New  Staff Picks  News!  Marie  Boundary Waters  

08/17/2010 - A close-to-full or full moon is a beautiful sight in the city. But, if you’re far from the city and you have a panoramic view of the sky at night, the moon is almost as disruptive as a cloudy sky. I am heading up to the boundary waters in a few days to stay at a friend’s cabin on the Canadian side, and I must say the current moon phase is not the forecast I was hoping for: almost full. I know, I know…I really should not complain. Although, a starry sky for me is enough reason to travel far and wide. I have seen a many shooting stars and even meteor showers, and for me, that is one of the most peaceful activities there are. But something tells me that I won’t have any problem relaxing…stars or no stars.

News Topic(s): Wildlife  Staff Picks  News!  Jessica  Food  

08/10/2010 -

In a small backyard, my vegetable “garden” includes a tomato plant and a variety of herbs.  Getting the big bushy plant early in the spring from a trusted greenhouse up north, my Heartland tomato plant has already been producing ripe tomatoes faster than I can enjoy them.  After sharing the excess with a coworker for salsa, I realized that others are taking advantage of my diligent watering and care.  Unexpected others.

 

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