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July 19, 2011 8:11 PM

Cuts and compromise on environmental bill

The environment bill negotiated between Gov. Mark Dayton and lawmakers includes some budget cuts and some compromise on policy issues.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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July 18, 2011 3:45 PM

Blue Heron chicks released into wild

Almost two months after being rescued, a group of Great Blue Heron chicks displaced by the north Minneapolis tornado was released back to the wild near Coon Rapids on July 18, 2011.

by Nikki Tundel

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July 14, 2011 6:30 AM

U report proposes new approach to farm pollution

The Water Sustainability Framework, written by the U’s Deborah Swackhamer, recommends establishing agricultural management areas, whereby farmers in each of the state’s watersheds would be tasked as a group with reducing pollution.

by Jennifer Vogel

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July 13, 2011 3:38 PM

Effects of climate change appear in national parks near Great Lakes

National parks around the Great Lakes are showing early and damaging signs of climate change, according to a new report from two environmental groups.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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July 13, 2011 3:12 AM

Minnesota Idea Open deadline looms: Got an idea for improving water?

Ideas submitted so far to the Minnesota Idea Open include an educational water park and a smart phone application that would identify aquatic plants.

by Jennifer Vogel

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July 10, 2011 12:00 PM

Food prices, water shortages to 'hammer' poor countries

Developing economies will be "hammered" as declining water supply adds to problems confronting farmers who are already struggling to meet food demand, pushing prices even higher, said CH2M Hill Cos.

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July 6, 2011 9:48 AM

Zebra mussels spread rapidly in Lake Minnetonka

Zebra mussels first discovered last summer in Lake Minnetonka will continue to spread at their normal fast pace. With conservation efforts hampered by the state government shutdown, little can be done to check growth of the invasive species.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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July 5, 2011 5:00 AM

We don't need more electricity, just cleaner electricity

The old-style "bigger is better" approach promoted energy monopolies. Times have changed.

by John Farrell

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June 30, 2011 3:38 PM

Scientists favor dividing Great Lakes, Mississippi to halt Asian carp

Separating the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River systems is the only way to prevent invasive species such as Asian carp from migrating between them and doing serious ecological and economic harm, a team of scientists said Thursday.

by John Flesher, Associated Press