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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.

The Daily Digest

The Daily Digest
by Catharine Richert

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Wild rice measure tucked into Minn. budget deal

Wild rice measure tucked into Minn. budget deal

Some environmentalists are concerned about study into water quality standards meant to protect wild rice beds will prevent enforcement of the existing standard.

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Wet conditions continue; dams release record amounts of water

Wet conditions continue; dams release record amounts of water

At a time of year when water levels typically recede, lakes and reservoirs are full and dams are releasing record levels of water.
by Dan Gunderson

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Lake associations form new statewide collaborative

Lake associations form new statewide collaborative

A statewide coalition of lake associations aims to fight for water quality on a grand scale, through educational campaigns and legislative action.
by Jennifer Vogel

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Farmers change crop rotation to protect drinking water

Farmers change crop rotation to protect drinking water

Farmers are switching to alternative crops in an effort to protect drinking water wells for the city of Park Rapids.
by Dan Gunderson

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At a glance: Details of the budget bills

Final agreements on several budget bills are being made public. As the work on the remaining bills continues, MPR will add details as they are announced.
by Alex Friedrich

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Cuts and compromise on environmental bill

Cuts and compromise on environmental bill

The environment bill negotiated between Gov. Mark Dayton and lawmakers includes some budget cuts and some compromise on policy issues.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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U report proposes new approach to farm pollution

U report proposes new approach to farm pollution

The Water Sustainability Framework, written by the U’s Deborah Swackhamer, recommends establishing agricultural management areas, whereby farmers in each of the state’s watersheds would be tasked as a group with reducing pollution.
by Jennifer Vogel

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Sediment clouding the river: Getting to conversations about why

Sediment clouding the river: Getting to conversations about why

A seminar in Mankato sought to explore issues related to sediment in the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers from the perspective of the farming community.
by Jennifer Vogel

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