Scientists to test water 'gun' in Asian carp fightApril 29, 2011 8:53 AMA "gun" that shoots powerful pulses of water might be used to keep Asian carp from slipping into Lake Michigan near a Chicago shipping lock if testing this summer determines it wouldn't damage the structure, an official from the U.S Geological Survey said Thursday.
Superfund site near Lake Superior closer to cleanupApril 29, 2011 8:24 AMA Superfund site on Lake Superior's shore is a step closer to getting cleaned up.
Play3min 29secA spring surprise? The heavy snow didn't mean more killed fishApril 29, 2011 5:00 AMBy Stephanie HemphillNo more than the usual number of fish died from lack of oxygen under the ice and snow. Now the DNR begins the restocking of ponds where fish did die over the winter to restore the fish supply and encourage families to take to the water.
Play53min 53secThe optimistic conservationistApril 28, 2011 12:00 AMNature Conservancy lead scientist Sanjayan believes many of his fellow conservationists focus too much on gloom and doom. While that has gotten people's attention, he argues, it hasn't led to tangible lasting action.
Play0min 55secFuture of bio materials topic of Moorhead conferenceApril 27, 2011 12:22 PMBy Dan GundersonBusiness leaders, researchers and investors are meeting Wednesday in Moorhead to talk about the future of bio materials in the region.
Cravaack’s challenging environmentApril 27, 2011 3:18 AMBy Michael OlsonFreshman Republican Rep. Chip Cravaack's re-election efforts are off to a slow start.
Play53min 54secState of the Environment report on Earth DayApril 22, 2011 8:57 AMThe director of the University of Minnesota's Institute on the Environment, Jon Foley, gives an Earth Day report card on the quality of our water, air and land. What are the biggest problems, and the biggest successes?
Play3min 58secRed Wing area could be a hotbed for 'frac sand'April 22, 2011 5:00 AMBy Elizabeth BaierIt is ideal for oil and natural gas exploration, but allowing the mining of it has many fearing the effects it could have on the natural habitat.
State gets good marks on move toward greener energyApril 21, 2011 9:04 PMBy Stephanie HemphillNational environmental groups say Minnesota shines in the areas of electic energy efficiency and renewable energy goals.
Play3min 51secMinn. DNR: Floodwaters ease spread of invasive carpApril 21, 2011 9:49 AMBy Elizabeth DunbarA 27-pound bighead carp's journey up the Mississippi River might have been eased by floodwaters, a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources expert said Thursday.