Draft of Lansing Wellhead Protection Plan
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EMERALD ASH BORER IN AUSTIN
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has been discovered in Austin. Given the close proximity, it may be in trees on your property. Look for woodpecker damage and bark cracks. If you believe your ash tree may be infested with EAB, contact a tree care professional or Minnesota Dept. of Agriculture at pest@state.mn.us or 1-888-545-6684. For more identification information: https://www.mda.state.mn.us/plants-insects/emerald-ash-borer
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has been discovered in Austin. Given the close proximity, it may be in trees on your property. Look for woodpecker damage and bark cracks. If you believe your ash tree may be infested with EAB, contact a tree care professional or Minnesota Dept. of Agriculture at pest@state.mn.us or 1-888-545-6684. For more identification information: https://www.mda.state.mn.us/plants-insects/emerald-ash-borer
Water test kits are available from the Mower County Soil and Water Conservation District's office located at
1408 21st Ave. NW in Austin.
Water samples are sent to Southeastern MN Water Analysis Lab in Rochester. See file below
1408 21st Ave. NW in Austin.
Water samples are sent to Southeastern MN Water Analysis Lab in Rochester. See file below
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Resolution Creating Joint Airport Zoning Board
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2020 Census Information from Mower County Auditor
2010 Population.....941
2020 Population.....906
2020 Households....356
2010 Population.....941
2020 Population.....906
2020 Households....356
Gopher Bounty Resolution - adopted August 18, 2020
The bounty is $4.00 per gopher (both front feet)
See document below for details.
The bounty is $4.00 per gopher (both front feet)
See document below for details.
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Burning Restrictions & Fire Danger
You must have a permit to burn debris in Lansing Township. Permits are obtained from Mower County Environmental Services.
Prior to burning, observe the weather conditions and check for fire restrictions:
You must have a permit to burn debris in Lansing Township. Permits are obtained from Mower County Environmental Services.
Prior to burning, observe the weather conditions and check for fire restrictions:
- Check the statewide fire danger and current burning restrictions webpage, which the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources updates daily.
- Follow @mnforestry (DNR Forestry) on Twitter for up-to-date information on statewide fire conditions.
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Research Field
For more information on the Sustainable Answer Acre research field west of Lansing village :
http://mowerswcd.org/research/
For more information on the Sustainable Answer Acre research field west of Lansing village :
http://mowerswcd.org/research/
Japanese Beetles
If you have Japanese Beetles in your yard and have a trap or are interested in a trap, read this article from the University of Minnesota Extension. In summary, the traps do not reduce Japanese Beetle feeding.
If you have Japanese Beetles in your yard and have a trap or are interested in a trap, read this article from the University of Minnesota Extension. In summary, the traps do not reduce Japanese Beetle feeding.
Invasive Jumping Worms
Jumping worms, native to eastern Asia, are a group of invasive earthworms known for their snake-like movement. They live and feed in the top few inches of soil and can kill plants and dramatically damage soil quality and nutrient content. For this reason, jumping worms can trigger erosion, threaten plant growth and decrease soil community biodiversity.
Jumping worms have made their way across North America through composting, the fishing bait trade and by movement of potted plants and mulch. They have been found in southeast Minnesota including Freeborn, Fillmore, Olmsted and Dodge Counties.
They are identified by their snake-like movement and light colored ring.
For more information:
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/invasives/terrestrialanimals/jumping-worm/index.html
https://extension.umn.edu/identify-invasive-species/jumping-worms
Distribution Map: https://www.eddmaps.org/midwest/distribution/uscounty.cfm?sub=58695
Jumping worms, native to eastern Asia, are a group of invasive earthworms known for their snake-like movement. They live and feed in the top few inches of soil and can kill plants and dramatically damage soil quality and nutrient content. For this reason, jumping worms can trigger erosion, threaten plant growth and decrease soil community biodiversity.
Jumping worms have made their way across North America through composting, the fishing bait trade and by movement of potted plants and mulch. They have been found in southeast Minnesota including Freeborn, Fillmore, Olmsted and Dodge Counties.
They are identified by their snake-like movement and light colored ring.
For more information:
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/invasives/terrestrialanimals/jumping-worm/index.html
https://extension.umn.edu/identify-invasive-species/jumping-worms
Distribution Map: https://www.eddmaps.org/midwest/distribution/uscounty.cfm?sub=58695
EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS, WEATHER ALERTS AND OTHER IMPORTANT COMMUNITY NOTICES
CodeRED allows residents and businesses to stay informed! It is easy to sign up using your landline, cell phone, email and/or TDD. Registration is confident, easy and free but you must sign up.
Sign up for CodeRed: https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/BF52FA7DA622
To download the CodeRED Mobile Alert App. (Fees may apply) https://www.onsolve.com/solutions/products/codered/mobile-alert-app/codered-mobile-apps-download/
Questions, please call the Mower County Emergency Management office at (507) 434-2712 or email: amyl@co.mower.mn.us.
A short video on how CodeRed works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXbwh7i7zqo&utm_source
CodeRED allows residents and businesses to stay informed! It is easy to sign up using your landline, cell phone, email and/or TDD. Registration is confident, easy and free but you must sign up.
Sign up for CodeRed: https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/BF52FA7DA622
To download the CodeRED Mobile Alert App. (Fees may apply) https://www.onsolve.com/solutions/products/codered/mobile-alert-app/codered-mobile-apps-download/
Questions, please call the Mower County Emergency Management office at (507) 434-2712 or email: amyl@co.mower.mn.us.
A short video on how CodeRed works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXbwh7i7zqo&utm_source
THINK BEFORE YOU FLUSH! Whether you're on a private septic system or municipal system, "flushable" wipes are NOT flushable and should not be flushed down your toilet. This can damage your system and be irreparable.
Antibacterial soaps can also affect your septic system, if over-used they can harm or kill your septic system. For more information on maintaining your septic system, see the "Links" page.
(From: Mower County Facebook page)
Antibacterial soaps can also affect your septic system, if over-used they can harm or kill your septic system. For more information on maintaining your septic system, see the "Links" page.
(From: Mower County Facebook page)
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