Water

Water shortages and problems around Minnesota — and the country — have many wondering what is the true cost of clean and reliable water. This reporting is supported in part by The Water Main, a project of American Public Media.

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.