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June 2010
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Dear Living Green 365 readers,

As you enjoy Minnesota's many lakes and streams this summer, remember to take care
of them. Below are tips for cabins and lake homes, but cabin-owner or not, there
are lots of things we can do to keep Minnesota's water healthy. Check out the new
MPCA website [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103374371018&s=14296&e=001rbYPOR8p6fecuuSovgmOKLF1ttGWW51jAClrWYHS2bt4lIdD4f2MqcS27GpfszKEzhVOKxgIUy114R9aGLHSbr_kFFE1-RUa7Hs__TfNIj7ht_eFyoD2FBI8BuMoksTBaz0M4TZC2OZqBQGZDW1EppwMKU534LMA]
for additional ideas. Keep cool and stay green!

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[Living green next to the blue]

Cabins and lake homes
Minnesota is home to over 12,000 lakes. Many of us enjoy swimming, fishing, or lounging
near one of these lakes during the summer.

Whether you visit a lake for a day, own your own cabin, or live year-round in a
lake home, these special places provide many unique opportunities to protect the
environment and our health.
Keep a natural shoreline: A shoreline with lots of native trees, shrubs, and other
plants will benefit water quality and local wildlife. If your shoreline is already
natural, you can selectively trim branches to maintain a view of the lake or a path
to the water. If the shoreline needs to be restored, you can do it yourself! Read
tips, watch videos, and find plants on the DNR lakescaping and shoreline restoration
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Avoid fertilizing the lawn: Nutrient runoff is a primary source of water pollution.
As nutrient levels rise, algae growth increases. As the algae die and decompose,
they lower oxygen levels in the water. This can have a devastating effect on fish.
Fertilizer, leaves, grass clippings, soil, and animal waste are sources of nutrients.
Don't let these things wash into the lake.

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In addition, Target stores now collect aluminum, glass and plastic beverage containers;
plastic bags; MP3 players; cell phones; and ink cartridges.

Take care of hazardous waste: Paint, oil, or other materials with the words "DANGER,"
"WARNING," "CAUTION," "TOXIC," or "POISON" on the label should not be dumped down
the drain or placed in the garbage. Bring them to your county's household hazardous
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what to bring and how it works.

Maintain your septic system: It is important to have your septic tank pumped out
regularly (frequency depends on how often the cabin is used and by how many people).
Septic systems that work properly minimize the risk of leaks and contaminating the
groundwater. Learn how your system works and what to do to maintain it on the U
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Prevent pests: Good maintenance of a cabin or home will prevent pests from intruding
and reduce the need to use toxic chemicals to control them. In order to survive,
pests need food, water, and living space. Remove all food sources through good
sanitation and storage habits (i.e., screw-cap jars, zip-lock bags, garbage pails
with tight-fitting lids). Block pest entrances to your kitchen by caulking holes,
using door sweeps on the bottom of doors, and keeping window screens in good repair.
Get the lead out: Fishing tackle made from lead is toxic and is directly responsible
for poisoning wildlife like loons and eagles. Anglers should use sinkers and jigs
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Enjoy the water and have fun this summer!

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[Days of our green lives]

Community events and resources
Twin Cities Bike Walk Week [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103374371018&s=14296&e=001rbYPOR8p6fdtcRtyA7K_dzFUo4viAwa0LNv5GFAleZb9hVWhVwRoDLA1fcBIuwmypxyiiG3Al5l4xBBZWYBKwTIeOIQIDaCgQ3A4UmgV1pQVfhXbMYIACw==],
June 5-11, is a great time to try biking or walking to work. The Bike Walk Week
website connects you with resources like maps, books, teams, and upcoming bike classes.
On June 10 there will be celebrations and discounts for bikers all around town.
Join thousands of other bikers for the celebration!

This week there is a special Minnesota Renewable Energy Society class for women:
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Discussion will include how solar technologies work, where they work, why they work,
approximate costs, and current information on state and federal solar incentives
that are available, June 6, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wilder Recreation Center (St. Paul).

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is a new annual event to encourage healthy, active outdoor fun. To participate,
simply go outside on June 12! Or visit the GO Day website to find special events
in Minnesota that will provide structure for your experience, June 12, all day,
a park near you (Your Town).
In addition to National Get Outdoors Day, you can find year-round resources for
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is a celebration of green living and sustainability in southern Minnesota! The fair,
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member, will include a green expo, workshops, speakers, musical entertainment, local
food, artisans and children's activities, June 26, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Olmsted County
Fairgrounds (Rochester).

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has redesigned its website and is including
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If you've never visited the MPCA website before, check it out! If you have bookmarked
pages on the old site, you may need to reset them. As we continue to improve the
new site, we encourage your feedback and suggestions. You can send your comments
to webteam.pca@state.mn.us [mailto:webteam.pca@state.mn.us].
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calendars.

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[Quick links to other MPCA resources]

· The home of Living Green 365 on the web: livinggreen.org [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103374371018&s=14296&e=001rbYPOR8p6fcVP2tAU8RqJtWGKTnEvFRbdbHn5EhEdBjKEDXITEqBAh8APUfSynpCQz8oFoKj0wnXDy81f6iQFV-c7YwEIcpiv7dQvrF0tauy1wMmDO_ojA==]
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· A clearinghouse for sustainability tools and initiatives: NextStep [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103374371018&s=14296&e=001rbYPOR8p6fdhsL42uBz3qcO7ibz8akugYTQJatqNbHJzOxjhHhsk8PhSjJ41f9yMUOhWCyiSH1f02dzqXX5ykY0VJdAdx3BF1C3HeY2caiETYzmn4UIhPesZQ9GkG5lNOJplMFPgM0E=]
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You can read past newsletters at livinggreen.org [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103374371018&s=14296&e=001rbYPOR8p6fd080TiuQvAuap-9FkIEv2u3L-m5jW8-ubYiJMAzGCMJD5qZUv336aPur4Jp82oX2NwAoEzaNBj__akA631JFWeKVBp1h2Z4L_iNkoVOKDMfw==].
Send questions or comments about living green to the address below.

Sincerely,

Britt Carlson and the Living Green Team
livinggreen365.pca@state.mn.us [mailto:livinggreen365.pca@state.mn.us]
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