Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now
Sign up
*Password must be at least 8 characters and contain one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one symbol.
Already have an account?
By submitting, you consent that you are at least 18 years of age and to receive information about MPR's or APMG entities' programs and offerings. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about MPR, APMG entities, and its sponsors. You may opt-out at any time clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email communication. View our Privacy Policy.
Sign in to your profile
Forgot Password?
New to MPR News?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Reset Password

Enter the username on file and we'll send you a code to reset your password.

Still require assistance or not sure what your User Name is?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Email Verification

A verification code has been emailed to

Still awaiting the code?
Stephanie Hemphill
St. Paul, Minn.

Report: Parts of state running short on water

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

A new study from the University of Minnesota says some parts of the state are in danger of running out of water.

The report says many of the state's water rules are inadequate, others are ignored, and that the state needs a more comprehensive approach to water.

The study was commissioned by the Minnesota Legislature in order to ensure that Legacy funds are invested effectively.

The study's chief author, Deb Swackhamer, said she's hoping that partisanship at the Capitol won't interfere with the plan's implementation.

"Water is nonpartisan, I hope the Legislature will look at this and implement it over a very long time period, it's meant to be a long-term strategic plan, not something that happens in a biennium but something that will happen over 10 to 25 years," she said.

Swackhamer presents a draft of the report Wednesday at a forum organized by the Minnesota Environmental Initiative.