Clean River Partners and the Minnesota DNR are launching the Cannon River Fish Passage Initiative to modify the Gorman Lake and Lower Sakatah Lake dams into Rock Arch Rapids. This will enhance fish passage, improve habitats, and increase safety. Join the Open House on February 20, 2025.

Laundry day contributes to microfiber pollution, primarily from synthetic fabrics. Microplastics can harm aquatic life and human health. To minimize impact, wash full loads, use cold water, reduce detergent, consider front-loading machines, and air dry clothes.

Wil Crombie is a local farmer and filmmaker who grew up in Cannon City, just outside of Faribault. On a day when he was film making, not farming, I found him at his studio, Man Alone Media, in Cannon City. Inside Wil was coordinating two monitors, balancing sound input and building subtitles for a film he’s been commissioned to make for the Downstream Environmental Film Festival.

Clean River Partners (CRP) is thrilled to announce a significant funding boost of $13,100 from Northfield Shares, enhancing our commitment to ecological health and community engagement in the Northfield area. These two grants, made possible through the support of Our Community Foundation, will empower CRP to expand its impactful volunteer programs and restoration initiatives in the coming year.

The blog discusses the importance of healthy soil in the Cannon River Watershed, highlighting its role in supporting ecosystems, filtering water, and storing carbon. Healthy soil boosts plant growth and mitigates pollution, while degraded soil threatens water quality.

Whether you've helped clean rivers, planted native plants, used cover crops, explored wildlife areas, or enjoyed paddling, we love that you care about clean water and want your leadership skills on our board of directors to help steer our organization!