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Listening session in St. Cloud to focus on new ag water quality program
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will hold a listening session in St. Cloud on Thursday, February 28, to gather input on the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program.
Wednesday, February, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will hold a listening session in St. Cloud on Thursday, February 28, to gather input on the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program.
Wednesday, February, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Seminar in Ottertail to offer lakescaping, rain garden tips
A Lakescaping and Rain Garden Seminar will take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 at Thumper Pond, 300 Thumper Lodge Road in Ottertail.
Sunday, February, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A Lakescaping and Rain Garden Seminar will take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 at Thumper Pond, 300 Thumper Lodge Road in Ottertail.
Sunday, February, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Ag commissioner seeks recommendations for new water quality pilot projects
The program is designed to accelerate voluntary adoption of agricultural practices that enhance water quality.
Saturday, February, 16, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The program is designed to accelerate voluntary adoption of agricultural practices that enhance water quality.
Saturday, February, 16, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Conservation program awarded funding
Neighbors are joining forces to protect Douglas County lakes with runoff reducing and erosion eliminating projects.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Neighbors are joining forces to protect Douglas County lakes with runoff reducing and erosion eliminating projects.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Ag department seeks input on water quality programs
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture will hold listening sessions at six locations throughout the state in February to gather input on the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program.
Sunday, January, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture will hold listening sessions at six locations throughout the state in February to gather input on the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program.
Sunday, January, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Letter - Wolf, elk and public lands are 'prey' to special interests
DNR’s release: “Elk hunt extended to meet management goals, control depredation” should leave Minnesotans shaking their heads.
Friday, January, 25, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
DNR’s release: “Elk hunt extended to meet management goals, control depredation” should leave Minnesotans shaking their heads.
Friday, January, 25, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Have zebra mussels met their match?
Will Zequanox be the “silver bullet” in stopping zebra mussels? A new study shows promising results, according to Marrone Bio Innovations, the company that manufactures the biopesticide.
Wednesday, January, 02, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Will Zequanox be the “silver bullet” in stopping zebra mussels? A new study shows promising results, according to Marrone Bio Innovations, the company that manufactures the biopesticide.
Wednesday, January, 02, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Public hearing will address Upper Lightning Lake in Otter Tail County
People are invited to attend a public hearing about the proposed wildlife lake designation of Upper Lightning Lake in Otter Tail County on Thursday, Jan. 17, at 7 p.m., at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) area wildlife office, 1509 First Ave. North, Fergus Falls.
Sunday, December, 30, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
People are invited to attend a public hearing about the proposed wildlife lake designation of Upper Lightning Lake in Otter Tail County on Thursday, Jan. 17, at 7 p.m., at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) area wildlife office, 1509 First Ave. North, Fergus Falls.
Sunday, December, 30, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
State health leaders warn about deceptive sales of water treatment systems
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is reminding Minnesota residents to beware of false claims, deceptive sales pitches, and scare tactics being used by some water treatment companies to sell expensive and unnecessary water treatment systems.
Wednesday, December, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is reminding Minnesota residents to beware of false claims, deceptive sales pitches, and scare tactics being used by some water treatment companies to sell expensive and unnecessary water treatment systems.
Wednesday, December, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Report evaluates wetland regulation in Minnesota
In response to Governor Mark Dayton’s Executive Order 12-04, the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) has released a report evaluating wetland regulation and conservation policy in Minnesota.
Saturday, December, 22, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
In response to Governor Mark Dayton’s Executive Order 12-04, the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) has released a report evaluating wetland regulation and conservation policy in Minnesota.
Saturday, December, 22, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Nature books offered for holiday gifts
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offers a variety of books on the outdoors for Christmas gifts, ranging from bird feeding to landscaping to nature appreciation.
Friday, December, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offers a variety of books on the outdoors for Christmas gifts, ranging from bird feeding to landscaping to nature appreciation.
Friday, December, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
DNR offers a variety of books for holiday gifts
Looking for something special for a nature lover? Consider adding to their nature library.
Tuesday, December, 18, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Looking for something special for a nature lover? Consider adding to their nature library.
Tuesday, December, 18, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Editorial - Help put our lakes on low-salt diet
Too much salt isn’t good for you. And it’s not good for our lakes either. Remember that this winter season if you plan to put salt on the icy spots on your sidewalk or driveway.
Friday, December, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Too much salt isn’t good for you. And it’s not good for our lakes either. Remember that this winter season if you plan to put salt on the icy spots on your sidewalk or driveway.
Friday, December, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Comments sought on water quality improvement
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) seeks comments on a water quality improvement report for Lake Osakis, Faille Lake and Smith Lake, located in Douglas and Todd counties.
Wednesday, November, 28, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) seeks comments on a water quality improvement report for Lake Osakis, Faille Lake and Smith Lake, located in Douglas and Todd counties.
Wednesday, November, 28, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Efforts to clean up Minnesota River pay off, says MPCA study
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is releasing results of testing on the Minnesota River that shows significant improvements in pollution levels in the river.
Saturday, November, 17, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is releasing results of testing on the Minnesota River that shows significant improvements in pollution levels in the river.
Saturday, November, 17, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Todd County approves permit for Osakis feedlot
On November 6, with a 3-2 vote, the Todd County Board of Commissioners approved a conditional use permit (CUP) giving the go-ahead for a large feedlot operation near Osakis. A crowd of about 125 people attended the meeting; some of the crowd overflowed into the hallway.
Wednesday, November, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
On November 6, with a 3-2 vote, the Todd County Board of Commissioners approved a conditional use permit (CUP) giving the go-ahead for a large feedlot operation near Osakis. A crowd of about 125 people attended the meeting; some of the crowd overflowed into the hallway.
Wednesday, November, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Comments sought on water quality improvement
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) seeks comments on a water quality improvement report for Lake Osakis, Faille Lake and Smith Lake, located in Douglas and Todd counties.
Wednesday, November, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) seeks comments on a water quality improvement report for Lake Osakis, Faille Lake and Smith Lake, located in Douglas and Todd counties.
Wednesday, November, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
MPCA: No further review required of Osakis-area hog feedlot
A detailed environmental study will not be required for the proposed Gourley Brothers Hog Feedlot in Todd County. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Citizens’ Board voted last week to approve a negative declaration on the need for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed swine facility.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A detailed environmental study will not be required for the proposed Gourley Brothers Hog Feedlot in Todd County. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Citizens’ Board voted last week to approve a negative declaration on the need for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed swine facility.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Letter - The legacy of pig factory farms
I grew up on the farm just to the north of the proposed site for the super-sized pig farm. I love that farm. I love sharing memories with my two young sons whenever we come home for a visit: “There’s the pond where we used to go skating in the winter. This swamp was our dog Charlie’s particular favorite for sliming himself with mud
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
I grew up on the farm just to the north of the proposed site for the super-sized pig farm. I love that farm. I love sharing memories with my two young sons whenever we come home for a visit: “There’s the pond where we used to go skating in the winter. This swamp was our dog Charlie’s particular favorite for sliming himself with mud
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Commissioners OK agreement with SOS office for recount
Commissioners authorized a joint powers agreement with the state of Minnesota through the Office of the Secretary of State to act as an election recount site for the 2012 general election. Other items discussed at the October 9 meeting were staff changes, grants and county partnerships.
Tuesday, October, 16, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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Commissioners authorized a joint powers agreement with the state of Minnesota through the Office of the Secretary of State to act as an election recount site for the 2012 general election. Other items discussed at the October 9 meeting were staff changes, grants and county partnerships.
Tuesday, October, 16, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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