Red Lake DNR Newsletter - Winter 2015

In this issue, you will find articles highlighting information on the 2015 Red Lake walleye population, environmental assessment work, timber harvest data from between Oct. 1, 2014 through Sept. 30, 2015, an update on the Mud River and Northwest Angle projects, the Golden Wing Warbler - Early Successional Forest Habitat Project and deer age and weight data from the Northwest Angle from 1993-2013.  You will also find ice thickness guidelines and information for who to contact for abandoned well sealing.

FREE RADON TEST KIT

Right now is a great time to test your home.  Radon is an odorless, invisible gas that is released from the soil and can enter homes through cracks in the building’s foundation – and it is the second leading cause of lung cancer.  To protect yourself and your loved ones from this gas, test your home with a free radon test kit.  The only way to know if it is in your home is to test.

For more information on radon, check out the Minnesota Department of Health’s brochure by following this link: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/indoorair/radon/rnbrochure.pdf

If you would like to pick up a free radon test kit, please stop by the Red Lake DNR and see me or contact me at (218) 679-1618.

EnvifoFlash Air Quality Notifications

Please visit www.redlake.enviroflash.info to sign up for Red Lake Air Quality Notifications.  EnviroFlash is a system that sends e-mails about the air quality in our area to alert you when levels of air pollution are high.  Exposure to high levels of air pollution can aggravate heart disease, asthma and other respiratory diseases.  By being aware of the air quality levels, you can take precautions to protect your family.

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Red Lake DNR Newsletter (Fall 2015)!

In this issue, you will find articles highlighting information on trout fishing opportunities, where to bring common household garbage and household hazardous waste, Red Lake firefighting efforts in the northwest states, Red Lake's new apple tree orchard , Water Resources program updates, native prairie planting and other important topics.

Environmental Action for Children's Health - Asthma

Red Lake and the American Lung Association in Minnesota are partnering on a project to improve the homes of families that have children with asthma (diagnosed by a physician).  This project reduces the home’s indoor allergens to limit the child’s asthma symptoms. To see if you qualify, contact Jennifer at 218-679-1618.

Community Health Day

Home Improvements for Elders With COPD

If you have any questions about this study, please call Jennifer at 679-1618.