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.

July 8, 2008 4:30 PM

U of M researchers report threats to Minnesota's environment

A report presented to the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources points out many places where Minnesota's environment is facing significant threats -- from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in the north to the streams in southern farm country.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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July 7, 2008 7:23 AM

Campaign ramps up for environment, arts sales tax

A campaign to boost funding for the state's natural and cultural resources will become more visible this month.

by Tim Pugmire

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July 2, 2008 6:42 AM

Ballast water discharge permits open for public comment

A public comment period has opened for Minnesota's new ballast water discharge permit for ships. The state will require permits for most of the ships calling on Minnesota ports like Duluth.

by Bob Kelleher

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June 25, 2008 3:00 AM

Native Americans confront problem of poor water quality

Native Americans have had to alter traditional ceremonies that involve the drinking of lake and river water.

by Ambar Espinoza

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June 21, 2008 12:57 AM

MPCA sets new water quality standards

The MPCA has written new water quality standards to limit the amount of ag run-off in the states' waterways.

by Sea Stachura

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June 20, 2008 11:58 AM

Flood impact to last all summer

In his weekly weather commentary, University of Minnesota meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley comments on a number of subjects including the recent flooding in several Midwestern states.

by Cathy Wurzer

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June 17, 2008 6:35 AM

New standards for lake water quality

Federal regulators have approved new, tougher standards for water quality in the state.

by Minnesota News Network

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June 3, 2008 3:17 PM

Health Department revises fish consumption advisory

The department says people can safely eat one meal a month of fish, and then also eat fish from other advisory categories.

by Ambar Espinoza

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May 29, 2008 2:27 AM

Uncertainty over conservation programs in the farm bill

The new farm bill has more funding for conservation, but not everyone is happy with how that money will be spent.

by Dan Gunderson

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May 6, 2008 7:36 AM

Browns Valley purchases land to control flooding

Browns Valley has reached a deal with a local farm family to buy land along the Little Minnesota River. The 110 acres are needed for a project to control flooding.

by Minnesota News Network

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