Get Smarter: The Lake Minnetonka Regional Trail (LRT)
The Lake Minnetonka Regional Trail, commonly known as the “LRT” trail stretches over 15 miles between Hopkins and Carver Park Reserve, offering scenic views of
Is The “Tree City” Managing its Urban Forest?
This article will explain the history of a taxpayer-funded Urban Forest Management Plan process for Shorewood, and how it has evolved to current day. In
Where Is Shorewood’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan?
The backstory: The City adopted Bee Safe Resolution #14-066 in 2014. The resolution supported “bee safe” policies and procedures when using chemicals on public park
Is Your Well Water Safe for Drinking?
The Minnesota Department of Health is offering funding to address private well water quality issues in Shorewood and other municipalities in the state. Arsenic and
Deer Management: How it Works in Shorewood
Do you know how Shorewood’s deer management plan works? The ongoing plan was discussed at the May 22, 2023 Council meeting (start at min. 46:50)
Taking Action on Buckthorn
You heard it right. Nearly three years after receiving a $50,000 buckthorn removal grant from the Minnesota DNR, Shorewood Council finally approved Prairie Restorations, Inc.
Get Smarter: Trees to Avoid Planting in Your Yard
Trees are an ongoing discussion point in Shorewood, both for their environmental importance and preservation. However, as the biologist, pollinator conservationist and author Heather Holm
A Threat to the Maple Forest: Asian Longhorned Beetle
According to the MnDNR, the Asian Longhorned Beetle (AHB) has not been detected in Minnesota to date, but is expected to affect our forests, particularly
Have Ash Trees? You Should Know This
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has been a concern in Minnesota since the late 2000s. EAB was confirmed in Ramsey County in 2009. The EAB guarantees