Sartell Officials Stress Water Conservation Efforts to Residents
During Monday s city council meeting, the council stressed the importance of conserving water during the drought.
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Last week, The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced their Statewide Drought Plan because more than 50% of the state is in a severe drought.
To avoid a complete water ban, the City of Sartell is still encouraging a temporary 2-day per week maximum irrigation schedule according to your address:
Even house numbers (example: 132 Test Ave.)- water Monday/Thursday from 9 PM to 3 AM for up to one hour
Odd house numbers (example: 133 Test Ave.)- water Tuesday/Friday from 9 PM to 3 AM for up to one hour
Significant decline in sharp-tailed grouse in east-central Minnesota
Minnesota’s sharp-tailed grouse population has declined significantly in the east-central portion of the state, according to spring population counts conducted by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and cooperators who help count the birds.
Based on the new population information, the DNR plans to close the hunting season in the east-central zone for 2021 and future years. The DNR also is continuing to work with the Minnesota Sharp-tailed Grouse Society (MSGS) to explore habitat management options.
“Sharp-tailed grouse require areas of approximately 1 to 3 square miles of grassland and brushland, so managing their habitats often requires cooperation between multiple land owners,” said Charlotte Roy, DNR grouse project leader. “We’ve known for some time that the large, open areas of grassland and brushland that sharp-tailed grouse need are changing and becoming less suitable for these birds.”
It made The Dyrt s Top 10 list of Best Campgrounds for several reasons, the site noted. Here s what it had to say about one of Minnesota s more well-known parks:
Camp along the rugged shores of Lake Superior at these hike-in campsites with views of Split Rock Lighthouse, one of the most photographed views in Minnesota. Split Rock’s campsite is the perfect summer getaway with trails leading down to the beach so you can cool off along a secluded coastline. The hike in allows for a private beach experience as The Dyrt camper Scott M. said, “We were able to enjoy the beach all to ourselves”.
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The city of Woodbury is planning to tighten watering restrictions this week, responding to intensifying drought conditions.
The new restrictions will limit city residents to watering lawns on their trash pickup day, as well as one weekend day specified by the city. Before the drought, Woodbury residents were able to water on every odd or even day of the month, depending on their address.
Homeowners associations also are subject to the new rules. Those with irrigation controllers will have to reprogram their devices to water on the allowed days.
In addition to the new restrictions on residents, owners of commercial properties can now water grass only on Fridays.
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