Regional Stormwater Protection Team

Regional Stormwater Protection Team We are a group of 26 organizations, agencies, municipalities, and groups with the common goal of helping keep our watershed clean.

We also power the No Poop Fairy.

๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿชป This year, Lawns to Legumes does not have funding to do a fall round of grants. They are trying out a free educationa...
06/08/2026

๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿชป This year, Lawns to Legumes does not have funding to do a fall round of grants. They are trying out a free educational program folks can sign up for called Lawns to Legumes: Habitat at Home (https://bluethumb.org/lawns-to-legumes/habitat-at-home/) ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ˜

๐ŸŒž Learn more about the Habitat to Home below!

Youโ€™re not doing this alone. ๐ŸŒฟ

Lawns to Legumes: Habitat at Home is a free, guided program from Blue Thumb that connects you with the tools, knowledge, and community support you need to create pollinator habitat at home.

Throughout the program, youโ€™ll tap into a network of partners, educators, and organizations from across Minnesota. Weโ€™ll share webinars on topics like native plants and pollinator habitat, promote hands-on workshops and events, and connect you with trusted guides, tools, and local resources.

Youโ€™ll also be able to learn alongside other participantsโ€”sharing questions, progress, and inspiration as you go.

Itโ€™s everything you need to grow your knowledgeโ€”and your habitat.

Sign up to get connected: https://bluethumb.org/lawns-to-legumes/habitat-at-home/



Habitat at Home is offered through Lawns to Legumes, a collaborative state-funded effort administered by Blue Thumb and the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources.

๐Ÿ“ท Photo credit: Sarah Nagel

๐ŸŒž๐Ÿชป๐ŸŒฟAwesome Upcoming Event: Carlton SWCD Pollinator Powerhouse! ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿชป๐ŸŒž๐ŸŸข WHEN: Friday, June 26 from 11 AM - 5 PM๐ŸŸข LOCATION: C...
05/05/2026

๐ŸŒž๐Ÿชป๐ŸŒฟAwesome Upcoming Event: Carlton SWCD Pollinator Powerhouse! ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿชป๐ŸŒž

๐ŸŸข WHEN: Friday, June 26 from 11 AM - 5 PM
๐ŸŸข LOCATION: Carlton County Transportation Building, 1630 County Rd 61, Carlton, MN 55718
๐ŸŸข WHAT: Plan to pick up your pre-ordered native plant and seed orders and hang out with us as we celebrate pollinators! ๐Ÿ™Œ Even if you didn't pre-order, there will be opportunities to buy native plants in person. ๐Ÿ‘

๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ Did you know?! Native plants have longer roots than turf grass (typically Kentucky Bluegrass). ๐Ÿ’ง ๐Ÿ˜ฑ These long roots direct stormwater into the soil, which reduces stormwater runoff from getting into our streams and Lake Superior! ๐Ÿคฉ๐ŸŒง๏ธ

โžก๏ธ Learn more about the event: https://carltonswcd.org/native-plant-sale

๐Ÿชด 7th Annual Carlton SWCD Native Plant and Seed Sale: https://www.shoreviewnatives.com/carltonswcd

๐ŸŽ‰โญ๏ธ Save the Date! โญ๏ธ ๐ŸŽ‰โ›ˆ๏ธ WI Stormwater Week: Sept. 19 - 27 โ›ˆ๏ธโžก๏ธ Stay tuned for FREE educational webinars & a statewide ...
04/09/2026

๐ŸŽ‰โญ๏ธ Save the Date! โญ๏ธ ๐ŸŽ‰

โ›ˆ๏ธ WI Stormwater Week: Sept. 19 - 27 โ›ˆ๏ธ

โžก๏ธ Stay tuned for FREE educational webinars & a statewide Call to Action for WI residents!

๐ŸŒŠ More details soon at https://www.wistormwater.com/

04/07/2026

He's more than a single issue mythical being... The **pFairy cares about everything that hits our streams and lakes; including your overflowing garbage! Check out this PSA on keeping our region's waterways free of garbage pollution. You don't want to become an unintentional litterer.

Are you a City of Superior resident and know of a frozen storm drain or culvert?! ๐Ÿค” Check out the info below! ๐Ÿ‘
03/10/2026

Are you a City of Superior resident and know of a frozen storm drain or culvert?! ๐Ÿค” Check out the info below! ๐Ÿ‘

Hey! ๐Ÿ’จIt's the No P**p Fairy here reminding you to use SAND or CHICKEN GRIT ๐Ÿ”on your sidewalks, stairs, and driveways in...
03/06/2026

Hey! ๐Ÿ’จIt's the No P**p Fairy here reminding you to use SAND or CHICKEN GRIT ๐Ÿ”on your sidewalks, stairs, and driveways in these icy conditions! ๐Ÿฅถ

โญ๏ธ SAND & CHICKEN GRIT have different properties than salt and help with TRACTION on the ice that accumulates over night. Sand and chicken grit will prevent SLIPS and Falls!! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ˜

And... Remember THERE IS NO P**P FAIRY! ๐Ÿ’ฉ๐Ÿงšโ€โ™‚๏ธ

๐Ÿ’ฉ Learn a poop-ton more by visiting https://www.poopfairy.university/learn/tackle-nacl

**pFairy

Did you know that the Regional Stormwater Protection Team (RSPT) has their own radio show called The Grate Drain on The ...
02/23/2026

Did you know that the Regional Stormwater Protection Team (RSPT) has their own radio show called The Grate Drain on The North 1033 FM?! ๐Ÿ˜ฑ๐ŸŒง๏ธ

During each interview, the co-hosts Ryan, RSPT Co-Chair, and Megan, RSPT Media Team Lead, interview regional water quality professionals about who they are, how they got involved with stormwater, and current projects. ๐Ÿ™Œ ๐Ÿคฉ

โญ๏ธ The first interview was with Carol Andrews, St. Louis County Public Works Environmental Engineer. She was a fantastic interviewee! โญ๏ธ

โžก๏ธ Listen to Part 1 of the first interview here: https://www.thenorth1033.org/environment-outdoors/2026-01-26/the-grate-drain-part-1?_amp=true

The Grate Drain is edited and produced by Luke Moravec.

Megan Hรถgfeldt and Ryan Granlund lead a discussion with Carol Andrews about storm water

Wow! So much snow! ๐ŸŒฌ๏ธ๐ŸŒจ๏ธโ„๏ธโ˜ƒ๏ธ Be safe out there! ๐Ÿงก Friendly Reminder: Moving slowly while driving and walking can help pre...
02/19/2026

Wow! So much snow! ๐ŸŒฌ๏ธ๐ŸŒจ๏ธโ„๏ธโ˜ƒ๏ธ Be safe out there!

๐Ÿงก Friendly Reminder: Moving slowly while driving and walking can help prevent car accidents and slips! ๐Ÿ‘ Watch out for that snow sauce!

โญ Keep space between you and the cars around you!
๐ŸŸข Good: ๐Ÿš— ๐Ÿš• ๐Ÿ›ป ๐Ÿš› ๐ŸšŒ ๐Ÿš•
๐Ÿ”ด Bad: ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿš• ๐Ÿ›ป ๐Ÿš›๐ŸšŒ

๐Ÿ‘€In our region, there are two main sources from which sodium chloride (road salt) gets into our water sources: our homes and roads.

To protect our freshwater lakes, rivers & streams from salt pollution, :
โ„๏ธ Shovel before snow has the chance to turn to ice.
โ„๏ธScatter smart, aim for about three inches between salt grains.
โ„๏ธSwitch to a different de-icer, when the temperature is too cold for salt to work.
โ„๏ธSweep up and save any extra salt or sand to be used again.

โžก For more information about smart salting practices, visit https://www.wisaltwise.com/Take-Action/Smart-Salting or https://www.poopfairy.university/learn/tackle-nacl

Still need a Valentine?! Look no further! ๐Ÿ˜Ask Lake Superior to be your Valentine this year, and show your love for our ...
02/14/2026

Still need a Valentine?! Look no further! ๐Ÿ˜

Ask Lake Superior to be your Valentine this year, and show your love for our beautiful lake by remembering all the ways you can keep stormwater pollution from reaching your local streams, and ultimately Lake Superior. ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿ™Œ

๐Ÿ’• Keep your trash bins upright with the lids closed. Especially when snow or rain is in the forecast, secure your bins so they donโ€™t spill garbage into the street. If itโ€™s on the street, itโ€™s in our streams.

๐Ÿ’• Pick up after your pet! Pet waste is full of bacteria and excess nutrients that we donโ€™t want in our drinking water. There is NO P**p Fairy!

๐Ÿ’• Salt Smart! Salt from roads and sidewalks is toxic to fish and other aquatic life. In some places, chloride from deicing salt & water softeners has greatly impaired the water and ecosystems. Keep Lake Superior Salt-Free!

โžก These are just a few ways that you can show your love for Lake Superior and ensure that our waterways stay clean and healthy.

๐Ÿ’ฉ Learn a poop-ton more by visitinghttps://www.poopfairy.university/

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