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.

April 3, 2009 4:12 PM

Minn., N.D. governors call for permanent flood plan

The governors of Minnesota and North Dakota met in Fargo this afternoon to call for permanent flood protection for Fargo-Moorhead. Local, state and federal officials say it's time for a comprehensive flood protection plan in the Red River valley.

by Dan Gunderson

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February 25, 2009 12:14 PM

EPA chief reconsidering ship ballast permits

The new head of the EPA says the Obama administration will reconsider ballast rules that critics say do too little to prevent cargo ships from dumping invasive species into the nation's waterways.

by John Flesher, Associated Press

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February 24, 2009 8:33 AM

DNR plans new watershed management division

The new division will combine the Waters and Ecological Resources Divisions.

by Ambar Espinoza

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February 19, 2009 3:54 PM

Lawmakers to mull restrictions on sulfide mining

The fight is on over sulfide metals mining in northern Minnesota. A bill introduced at the Capitol today could put new restrictions on mining for metals like copper and nickel.

by Bob Kelleher

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February 11, 2009 3:00 AM

Winter road salt ending up in lakes and streams

A new report from the University of Minnesota says we're slowly turning our fresh water lakes into salt water.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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January 29, 2009 3:58 PM

Top EPA scientist describes new attitude at agency

President Barack Obama has said his administration will put a new emphasis on science as it takes power and begins to shape the nation's policy. The Environmental Protection Agency's top scientist was in Minnesota today to talk about that change.

by Tim Nelson

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January 26, 2009 1:41 PM

New head of MPCA comes from within the ranks

Gov. Tim Pawlenty has promoted Deputy Commissioner Paul Eger to lead the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

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January 21, 2009 3:00 PM

Water quality matters in White Bear Lake

Potential state budget cuts have some people in White Bear Lake worried about what might happen to efforts to keep the lake clean.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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January 21, 2009 1:06 PM

On Campus: The wastewater treatment plant specialist

Kristian Gaasland wants to be the important guy between your toilet and your tap.

by Bob Collins

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January 15, 2009 12:00 AM

Lake Superior 'love nest' aims to save sturgeon population

An effort to help Lake Superior sturgeon become self-sustaining is entering a critical phase. Sturgeon were nearly wiped out in the big lake about a century ago. Crews have been busy this winter, trying to build the perfect sturgeon love nest.

by Bob Kelleher

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