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.

January 14, 2016 11:25 AM

Dayton releases $220M wish list for water quality upgrades

The governor says boosting Minnesota's water quality will be a top priority for his final three years in office.

by Tim Pugmire

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January 6, 2016 11:50 AM

Report: Regulator's emails disparaged Sandpiper project

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency intends to investigate a staff member involved in the environmental review of the Sandpiper oil pipeline after emails surfaced containing a disparaging tone against the project.

by The Associated Press

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January 5, 2016 10:45 AM

As technology marches on, reservoir caretakers stay at their posts

When it comes to dam safety, human eyes are still one of the best tools to recognize problems -- so in some areas, workers live in remote locations to watch over the water supply.

by Grace Hood

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January 3, 2016 4:19 PM

Mining, water, carbon top Minnesota's environmental agenda

Major decisions on copper-nickel mining, a water quality summit and a push to reduce carbon emissions by Minnesota's utilities will be among the top issues for 2016.

by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

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December 17, 2015 11:01 AM

Michigan Mayor declares state of emergency over lead levels

Mayor Karen Weaver, of Flint, Michigan is calling the results of a 2014 water source switch a 'man-made disaster' and is seeking federal disaster aid.

by Merrit Kennedy

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December 16, 2015 3:48 PM

Will Waukesha's water needs open Great Lakes floodgates?

Waukesha, Wis., hopes to draw water from Lake Michigan to replace polluted wells. But Great Lakes governors, including Mark Dayton, must OK it. Critics warn it's a dangerous precedent in a thirsty world.

by Dan Kraker

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December 14, 2015 4:00 AM

Experiment looks at effect of pharmaceuticals on fish

An experiment that started last month in St. Cloud State University's Aquatic Toxicology Lab expands upon 2012 studies that determined fish might be affected.

by The Associated Press

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December 11, 2015 4:00 AM

Environment group pans MN water-quality program

The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy said a program to improve farm runoff is ineffective in removing nitrates, in part because it's voluntary.

by Mark Steil

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December 9, 2015 4:00 AM

Coleman, mayors address Mississippi River issues at Paris climate talks

Members of the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative traveled to the U.N. Conference on Climate Change in France to learn how other river communities are addressing the challenges of water quality and climate change.

by Mark Steil