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.

April 29, 2009 4:00 PM

Battles continue over projects for outdoor money

There's no end in sight to the debate over how to spend $300 million in new sales tax money to improve the environment.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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April 28, 2009 12:00 AM

St. Lawrence Seaway turns 50 amid controversy

Fifty years ago next Sunday, an oceangoing ship arrived in the Duluth-Superior harbor for the first time -- thanks to the just-opened St. Lawrence Seaway. Critics say it was a colossal mistake -- an open invitation to destructive and aggressive plants and animals from overseas.

by Bob Kelleher

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April 7, 2009 12:01 AM

Conservation group places St. Croix among most endangered rivers

The Lower St. Croix River has been declared one of the most endangered rivers in America. American Rivers, a national waterways organization, released its list of the ten most endangered rivers and they say development along the St. Croix is destroying it.

by Sea Stachura

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April 3, 2009 4:12 PM

Minn., N.D. governors call for permanent flood plan

The governors of Minnesota and North Dakota met in Fargo this afternoon to call for permanent flood protection for Fargo-Moorhead. Local, state and federal officials say it's time for a comprehensive flood protection plan in the Red River valley.

by Dan Gunderson

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February 25, 2009 12:14 PM

EPA chief reconsidering ship ballast permits

The new head of the EPA says the Obama administration will reconsider ballast rules that critics say do too little to prevent cargo ships from dumping invasive species into the nation's waterways.

by John Flesher, Associated Press

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February 24, 2009 8:33 AM

DNR plans new watershed management division

The new division will combine the Waters and Ecological Resources Divisions.

by Ambar Espinoza

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February 19, 2009 3:54 PM

Lawmakers to mull restrictions on sulfide mining

The fight is on over sulfide metals mining in northern Minnesota. A bill introduced at the Capitol today could put new restrictions on mining for metals like copper and nickel.

by Bob Kelleher

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February 11, 2009 3:00 AM

Winter road salt ending up in lakes and streams

A new report from the University of Minnesota says we're slowly turning our fresh water lakes into salt water.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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January 29, 2009 3:58 PM

Top EPA scientist describes new attitude at agency

President Barack Obama has said his administration will put a new emphasis on science as it takes power and begins to shape the nation's policy. The Environmental Protection Agency's top scientist was in Minnesota today to talk about that change.

by Tim Nelson