Giziibii

12/05/2017

Wondering were the best snowmobile trails are. Check this out for trail locations and conditions.

All about snowmobiling in Minnesota: laws and regulations, safety training, registration and licenses, and where to find the trails.

11/16/2017

Clear water does not always mean clean water.

Clear lake water under highly polluted conditions might necessitate a rethink of water management policies and pollutant mitigation.

11/13/2017

Help keep our waters clean. Nitrates can poison drinking water.

Minnesota’s reputation for beautiful, pristine waters is a point of pride for most who live here, but our namesake river, all 335 miles of it, carries the muck and murk of something much less.

11/11/2017

Here are some great tips on how to keep our rivers and lakes clean and beautiful.

15 ways to reduce nutrients in lakes and streams

11/07/2017

Have you ever wondered how your lawn care impacts your local water system?

Watersheds, Lawn Care & Water Quality - A watershed is the surrounding land area that drains into a lake, stream, or river. It includes natural and artificial drainage systems, such as ditches and storm sewers.

11/05/2017

Some great insight on the benefits of dedicated pasture ground for cattle.

What does a dairy cow have to do with keeping the environment healthy? At the recent Great Lakes Restoration Conference in Buffalo people were invited to witness that connection first hand - and how it played into one farmer's economic survival.

11/03/2017

There are more than 1,000 miles of trails in our beautiful state. If you want to walk, bike, horseback ride, or paddle there is a trail for you.

With 21 trails developed for multi-use, Minnesota state trails offer something for everyone, and in every season! There are trails for horseback riders, snowmobilers, skiiers, hikers, cyclists and more. Find one here.

11/01/2017

How Farmers can Prevent Water Pollution:

Add buffer strips. Leave a wide strip of deep-rooted plants along ditches, streams and lakes to absorb and filter runoff. Many programs, including ditch authorities, pay rent for these filter strips.

10/29/2017

If a local nonprofit, volunteer fire department, or club would like help preparing and writing grants. Give Giziibii a call today 218-444-2432.

10/27/2017

10/26/2017

How to prevent water pollution:

Use no-phosphorus fertilizer on lawns and gardens. Be sure to check the bags when you buy them. Look for the package formula of nitrate-phosphorus-potassium, such as 22-0-15. The middle number, representing phosphorus, should be 0.