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Unique Wetlands Project Treats Polluted Runoff: Press Publications - September, 2018
Grandmother Adopts Drain to Help Goose Lake: Press Publications - November, 2018
Cleaning Up Goose, Watershed's Most Impaired Lake: Press Publications - December, 2018
Meet an Organization Keeping Water Clean: White Bear Lake Magazine - September, 2019
Common Carp and Water Quality Trends on Pleasant Lake - Press Publications - January, 2020
'Meandering' Restores Twists and Turns on Lambert Creek in Ramsey County: Star Tribune - May, 2020
Crew makes Ramsey County Creek 'Meander' to Improve Water Quality: Star Tribune - February, 2021
Buckthorn Busters Keep Busy in Vadnais Heights: Press Publications - March, 2021
Sharing a stream of interconnected stories: Press Publications - June, 2021
Watershed Volunteers Honored: Press Publications - December, 2021

Beyond Appearances: Invasive Yellow Iris

Yellow iris looks pretty, but its attractive appearance obscures its reality for local wetlands and waterways.

Water Tips for Late Summer

How to approach turf care, blue-green algae, and drought conditions in mid to late summer.

Approaching No Mow May with Nuance

No Mow May is a terrific idea for supporting pollinators, however grass type and other factors may influence long-term lawn and pollinator success.

Pleasant Lake Carp Removal

A look at carp removal efforts from May 2022 as a strategy for improving Pleasant Lake.

Buckthorn Bustin': Tracking Progress

A look at the progress made with invasive buckthorn removal at Vadnais Heights City Hall.

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2022
- August
  - Introducing the Good Neighbor Guide
- June
  - Bridgewood Park Raingarden
- April
- March
  - Sucker and East Vadnais Lake SLMR
  - 2021 Water Monitoring Report
- January
  - Trumpeter Swan Mortality: Winter 2021/22
2021
2020
2019
- November
  - Wildlife Monitoring Reports
- October
  - West Vadnais Outlet Project EAW: Record of Decision
  - West Vadnais Proposed Project: Comments Requested
- September
  - VLAWMO Becomes a Priority Watershed
  - Aquatic Vegetation Reports
- June
  - West Vadnais & Rice Street Update
  - Notice for Public Comment invitation: Water Plan Amendment
- May
  - Water Plan Amendment Comment Period Open Today
- April
  - Swan Deaths at Sucker Lake: Updated with Article
- March
  - Wetland Wildlife Photo Exhibit
- January
  - Goose Lake Stakeholder Meeting: Video
2018
- November
  - Citizen Advisory Committee
- October
  - VLAWMO Welcomes Dawn Tanner
- September
  - Lambert Creek Survey: Presentation
- June
  - Goose and Wilkinson Fish Surveys
  - Become a Master Water Steward
- May
  - Lambert Creek Spring Maintenance
  - 2017 Annual Report Now Available
- March
  - Lambert Creek Spring Maintenance
  - New House bill may reduce salt pollution
- February
  - Grass Lake/ West Vadnais Drainage Update
- January
2017
- November
  - Lambert Creek Request for Proposal (RFP)
  - Vadnais Lake Water Levels temporarily lowered
- October
  - Gem Lake Update
- May
- February
  - Honoring Ron Auger
- January
  - 2017 SWU Fee Increase
  - 2016 Water Monitoring Report
2016
- November
  - TEC Member Position Available
- October
- June
- May
  - 2015 Annual Report Now Available
  - Blog
- April
  - 2015 Financial Audit Release
  - Want to make your yard gorgeous AND help our lakes and streams?
- March
  - Spring is Upon Us!
- January
  - 2015 Monitoring Report
2015
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