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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.

7/29/10 – Five by 8: Changing habits

7/29/10 – Five by 8: Changing habits

Star Wars on NY subway; zebra mussels in MN lake; Facebook security leak, again; who want's to be an imam?; and Google is everywhere
by Eric Ringham

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Zebra mussels found in Lake Minnetonka

Zebra mussels found in Lake Minnetonka

A local resident found some young zebra mussels in Lake Minnetonka, and the Department of Natural Resources says it's likely a population has been reproducing for at least a year.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Beachgoers beware: Not all beaches are tested for bacteria

Beachgoers beware: Not all beaches are tested for bacteria

Some beaches will be closed this weekend because of high levels of E. coli bacteria. But not all of Minnesota's beaches are being tested this summer, including many on Lake Superior.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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The St. Croix River: Balancing nature with development

The St. Croix River: Balancing nature with development

The scenic character of the St. Croix River has made it a magnet for rapid development -- and the pollution that comes with it. The job of cleaning up the St. Croix largely falls to local officials, who are looking for more ways to balance development with conservation.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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DNR restructures in hopes of better water protection

DNR restructures in hopes of better water protection

The DNR is combining the divisions of waters and ecological resources into one as yet unnamed division that will focus on water quality.
by Dan Gunderson

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After recovery in '90s, oil now threatens Lake Pontchartrain

After recovery in '90s, oil now threatens Lake Pontchartrain

Oil from the ruptured well in the Gulf of Mexico is seeping into Lake Pontchartrain north of New Orleans, threatening another environmental disaster for the huge body of water that was rescued from pollution in 1990s.

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Rep. Peterson to seek $1B for Red River flood control

U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson of Minnesota wants to spend $1 billion on water storage projects in the Red River valley.
by Dan Gunderson

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Years of wet weather leads to high water on some lakes

Years of wet weather leads to high water on some lakes

High water caused by nearly two decades of wet weather is threatening lakefront property in some northern Minnesota counties. Many of the lakes affected don't have a natural outlet and water is now far above what's considered the ordinary high-water level.
by Dan Gunderson

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New MDH list shows hundreds of potentially harmful chemicals

New MDH list shows hundreds of potentially harmful chemicals

The Minnesota Department of Health on Thursday released a list of hundreds of chemicals that pose a potential health risk.
by Dan Gunderson

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Farmers, scientists struggle with Red River phosphorus

Farmers, scientists struggle with Red River phosphorus

Farmers and scientists in both Canada and the United States are trying to figure out ways to cut the amount of phosphorus that flows north to Lake Winnipeg.
by Dan Gunderson

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