Tag: Great River Greening

Construction work in front of Two Rivers High School.

New Project Addresses Parking Lot Runoff at Two Rivers

A bioretention basin at Two Rivers High School will transform an under-utilized strip of grass between two parking lots into a pollinator-friendly natural area that will filter pollutants and protect waterways.

Habitat Restoration sign in front of West St. Paul's city hall.

Prairie Restoration at West St. Paul City Hall

What’s happening with the grass around city hall? A prairie restoration project led by Great River Greening.

Mayor Dave Napier swearing in a new police officer during the West St. Paul City Council meeting.

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Sept. 11, 2023

The preliminary 2024 budget and property tax levy were the big items approved by City Council. Rental housing, legislative changes, solar carports, required bike parking, and swearing in a new police officer were other items on the agenda.

Garlough Park sign with cleared forest in the background.

What’s Happening in Garlough Park?: Tackling Invasive Species With Forestry Mowing

If you’ve been by Garlough Park lately, you may have noticed the formerly dense forest is now wide open. It looks like a bomb went off, with shredded debris on the ground and nothing but mature trees still standing.

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