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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.

$10M question: Are counties' efforts to fight aquatic invasives working?

$10M question: Are counties' efforts to fight aquatic invasives working?

In 2014, the Legislature took the unusual step of setting aside $10 million each year to distribute to the counties fighting invasive species. Counties are using that money to expand boat inspection programs, but also trying some innovative approaches.
by Dan Gunderson

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Beer, drinking water and fish: Tiny plastic is everywhere

Beer, drinking water and fish: Tiny plastic is everywhere

Plastic trash less than 5 millimeters long is in the things we eat and drink, and the air we breathe. Scientists are just beginning to study where it comes from and how it might affect our health.
by Christopher Joyce

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Scientists investigating 'unprecedented' algae bloom in Lake Superior

Scientists investigating 'unprecedented' algae bloom in Lake Superior

Researchers are investigating a major algal bloom that surfaced last week in Lake Superior between Duluth and the Apostle Islands. The blooms only started appearing in Lake Superior in 2012. Scientists are investigating why.
by Dan Kraker

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Art Hounds: Theater abounds!

Art Hounds: Theater abounds!

Art Hounds share their love for the Minnesota Fringe Festival, New Native Theatre's 10 Minute Play Festival, and a production of "An Enemy of the People" in Red Wing.
by Marianne Combs

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Free St. Paul camp offers fishing, hiking

Free St. Paul camp offers fishing, hiking

In addition to fishing and identifying invertebrate species in the water, children learn how to test water quality, climb a rock wall, take nature hikes, build forts, tackle community service projects and roast marshmallows.

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Wetter weather causing sewage headaches for Minn. cities

Wetter weather causing sewage headaches for Minn. cities

According to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, since 2010, wet weather has had an effect on wastewater treatment operations an average of 143 times a year, resulting in raw or partially treated sewage overflowing or being discharged into the environment.
by Kirsti Marohn

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