Land & Water​

A narrow trout stream curves through a wooded valley with patches of snow on the grassy banks and leafless trees on both sides, showing clear water flowing through a restored creek channel in winter

Landowners Recognized for Protecting Creek Habitat in Winona County

Six Canada geese glide across a calm river lined with autumn trees, their orange and gold foliage mirrored in the still water.

Essay | Summer, Spring, Winter and Fall, Water Calls to Us

cross country skiers on a snowy trail

From Ski Trails to Hiking Paths, Heat is Reshaping Recreation and Our Attitudes

prairie seeder in the field

Farm Programs Support Permanent Prairies, Wetlands and Sensitive Groundwater

Two people, Barb and Joel Mielke, stand in front of rolling prairie and oak savanna on their Fillmore County property, smiling in the sunlight.

Barb and Joel Mielke’s 37-Year Quest for Biodiversity in Bluff Country

view from bluffs looking at river valley and beyond

ESSAY | Hiking Wisconsin’s Driftless Bluffs and Prairies

A person wearing a bright green shirt and blue shorts stands beside three colorful kayaks—red, blue, and green—resting on a new concrete boat ramp that slopes gently into a calm, tree-lined river. Two white pickup trucks are parked nearby, one with a small trailer stacked with more kayaks and orange life vests. Sunlight filters through leafy trees, casting dappled shadows on the water, while the opposite riverbank reflects green and gold tones of early autumn.

Water Enthusiasts Gain New Access to Cedar River State Water Trail

photo of sunset across body of water

Paddling the Mississippi River is a Grand Adventure!

A young woman (left) and a young man (right) stand on either side of a wide, rusted bridge railing and hold a container of water with a rubber tube coming out of the bottom of the container.

Conservation Conversation on Climate Smart Agriculture and Water Quality

A large screen behind a stage lined with people in chairs shows a womean sitting in a folding chair in her grassy yard.

Fillmore County Farmers Featured at Farm Aid 40

people around table in conference room

Wilderness-Style Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail Making Progress

A man in waders stands knee deep in flowing river water just below a short dam. He is casting out a long line from his fishing pole and holding the line in one hand.

Proposed Lanesboro Riverfront Project Adds Access, Fishing and Trails

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