Native plants and raingardens are like peanut butter and jelly…they go together! The combination of the two helps clean water naturally since native plants generally have deep rooted systems that anchor soil and act as filters, while raingardens collect dirty water from streets and rooftops. View Full Article →
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Last week the PLSLWD hosted a public informational meeting on April 30th about the potential alum treatment of Spring Lake at Prior Lake City Hall.
Aluminum Sulfate, commonly referred to as Alum, is a material similar to an antacid that permanently binds to phosphorus, a nutrient that commonly drives algae growth. The goal of any application of alum to a lake, including the proposed application to Spring Lake, is to reduce the amount of phosphorus available to algae and reduce the likelihood of algae blooms. View Full Article →
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