Apr
25
Thu
2024
Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board Meeting @ Dakota County Extension and Conservation Center Conference Rm. A
Apr 25 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board Meeting

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Meeting ID: 243 754 382 84

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Phone conference ID: 713 718 317#

Apr
26
Fri
2024
Scott SWCD Well Water Testing @ Scott County Fairgrounds Building 18
Apr 26 @ 8:00 am – 5:30 pm

Free nitrate testing for well water on April 26

For testing, bring a water sample to the free walk-in clinic at the Scott County Fairgrounds in Jordan, MN.  This event is supported by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and the Scott SWCD. It is held in conjunction with the Scott SWCD’s tree pickup. This clinic is free and open to the public; no appointments are necessary.

How to take your sample

NOTE: For best results, collect your water sample anytime within 24 hours of the clinic and keep the water cool.

  1. Run the cold tap faucet for three minutes

  2. Collect about one cup of water in a clean glass jar or other container. (Disposable containers are OK but recyclable/glass containers are preferred)

You may also collect neighbors’ or relatives’ samples and bring them in for analysis. Participants can bring in as many samples as they would like.

If you have a water treatment unit that reduces or removes nitrate—such as a reverse osmosis unit or a distiller—feel free to collect a sample before treatment and after treatment to ensure your system is working properly. If you have a water softener in your home, it is not necessary to collect a sample from that before treatment, as softeners do not reduce nitrate.

On the day of the clinic

Scott SWCD technicians will take your sample from you and test it, which will take approximately 2-4 minutes. Participants will be asked to provide the approximate address where the water was collected so we may track any nitrate spikes recorded. To make the process go by as smooth as possible, residents are encouraged to arrive with their water sample AND a piece of paper detailing their name and the address where the sample was taken. Once the test is complete, the technician will return your results to you.
Apr
29
Mon
2024
Landscaping for Clean Water Intro Class – Lakeville @ Ritter Farm Park
Apr 29 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Landscaping for Clean Water Intro Class - Lakeville @ Ritter Farm Park

In-person Landscaping for Clean Water Introduction Class

Join us for a one hour IN-PERSON class at Ritter Farm Park in Lakeville! Learn how native plants, raingardens, and shoreline plantings can bring pollinator and water quality benefits to your yard. The class is FREE and is a pre-requisite to taking part in the hands-on design course and grant program! Learn more.

Apr
30
Tue
2024
Landscaping for Clean Water Maintenance Workshop @ Virtual
Apr 30 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Landscaping for Clean Water Maintenance Workshop @ Virtual

Landscaping for Clean Water Maintenance Workshop

Join us on Zoom for our FREE workshop on maintaining your raingarden, native garden or shoreline planting. Participants will learn tips and tricks for sprucing up your garden and dealing with maintenance issues throughout the year. Sign up today to help create and maintain a beautiful garden for years to come. Learn more.

May
4
Sat
2024
TCTU Event: South Branch Vermillion River Habitat Day @ South Branch of the Vermillion River State Aquatic Management Area
May 4 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
TCTU Event: South Branch Vermillion River Habitat Day @ South Branch of the Vermillion River State Aquatic Management Area

South Branch Vermillion River Habitat Day

Join Twin Cities Trout Unlimited as they help the DNR improve the Vermillion River and this Aquatic Management Area for wildlife and anglers.

Work will include:
-Removing buckthorn, honeysuckle and other invasive species
-Pulling debris out of the water
-Picking up trash

Bring heavy work gloves and a willingness to work hard and maybe get wet!

May
8
Wed
2024
Vermillion River Watershed Planning Commission Meeting @ Dakota County Extension and Conservation Center
May 8 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Vermillion River Watershed Planning Commission Meeting

Please see this webpage for meeting materials and minutes.

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Meeting ID: 225 551 671 231

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+1 651-273-3070,,310210051# United States, St. Paul

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Phone conference ID: 310 210 051#

May
23
Thu
2024
Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board Meeting @ Dakota County Extension and Conservation Center Conference Rm. A
May 23 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board Meeting

Meeting Materials

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Meeting ID: 242 364 011 892

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Phone conference ID: 748 339 046#

Jun
1
Sat
2024
TCTU Event: Vermillion River-Kummer AMA Habitat Day @ DNR Vermillion River Aquatic Management Area (Kummer)
Jun 1 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
TCTU Event: Vermillion River-Kummer AMA Habitat Day @ DNR Vermillion River Aquatic Management Area (Kummer)

Vermillion River-Kummer AMA Habitat Day

This event is part of Twin Cities Trout Unlimited’s Vermillion River Initiative-a focus on protecting and enhancing this cold water stream so near to the Twin Cities! Join us TCTU as they help the DNR continue to restore the Vermillion River & this Aquatic Management Area for wildlife.

Work will include:

-Removing buckthorn, other invasive species and boxelders
-Dragging and dropping the brush into piles
-Picking up any trash we find

Bring heavy work gloves and a willingness to work hard.

There won’t be any in-water work, but we’ll be able to keep our eyes open for trout!

In case this is cancelled, the back-up day will be June 8, same time and place.