Office of the Environment Announcements There have been reports of unknown packages of seeds being delivered in the mail. If you have received one of these packages, please do the following: Save the seeds and all packaging DO NOT open the seed packets DO NOT plant the seeds DO NOT throw the seeds away Contact Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) to pick up the seeds. Click on link below for form.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_8dv1tMPweyDn-T1v0vWZU_8wTaUxaOmglvUByo7P1c70qA/viewform If you would like the Office of the Environment to handle the package or have additional questions, we would be more than happy to answer questions and arrange pickup with the MDA. Feel free to contact Amanda Wold (320) 564-6337 or Dan Schacht (320) 564-6368. If you would like to read more about these suspicious seeds click on link for a local article. https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2020/07/31/over-700-minnesotans-receive-unsolicited-mystery-seeds-in-the-mail/ 
Current Projects Oak Savanna and Prairie Management The battle with invasive species, namely buckthorn creates a challenge to restore prairies to what they were once like. Our Oak Savanna project currently is focusing on eliminating the buckthorn out of the site through prescribed burning, mowing, spraying, and eventual seeding of native prairie grasses. 
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Water Quality Monitoring The Office of the Environment samples various locations throughout the Community including groundwater springs, Hazel Creek, and the Minnesota River. These samples are analyzed for a variety of contaminants and pollutants. This data is used to observe trends and concerns in the watershed. The main source of pollution is the nutrients from the heavy agricultural land use surrounding the area. The Minnesota River’s pollution levels are a concern to local anglers. You will find a fish consumption guide for the River in close proximity to the Community. Volkswagen Diesel Emissions Mitigation The Community received funding from the settlement to purchase a new propane truck that has better diesel emission controls in place. |
Minnesota River Fish Consumption Guidelines 
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Amanda Wold Environmental Director Direct: (320) 564-6337 Mobile: (320) 321-3303 Dan Schacht Environmental Assistant Direct: (320) 564-6368 Mobile: (320) 226-2521 5722 Travers Lane • P.O. Box 147 (320) 564-3853 Granite Fall, Minnesota 56241 |
