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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.

In Minn., Gulf shrimpers meet farmers trying to save their catch

In Minn., Gulf shrimpers meet farmers trying to save their catch

Two shrimp fishermen from the Gulf Coast traveled to Minnesota last weekend to spread the word about how the dead zone of the Mississippi River is affecting their livelihood.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Measuring the impact of invasives in Minnesota lakes is complicated, inconclusive

Measuring the impact of invasives in Minnesota lakes is complicated, inconclusive

Are aquatic invasives primarily a nuisance, or do they cause serious damage to lakes? Are invasive species going to destroy the fisheries, as predicted? And, if not, does the impact justify all the money going into it?
by Dan Gunderson

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'We don't close our lakes': In battle against aquatic invaders, it's protection vs. access

'We don't close our lakes': In battle against aquatic invaders, it's protection vs. access

In a pilot program that began last fall, Wright County has become the first in Minnesota to require mandatory inspections at a central location before boats can enter four of its lakes. It's been getting a lot of attention as a possible model for other Minnesota counties.
by Kirsti Marohn

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What’s on MPR News – 8/23/18

What’s on MPR News – 8/23/18

Here are the stories, topics, and guests you'll hear today on MPR News.
by Bob Collins

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Activists have a new strategy to block gas pipelines: state's rights

Activists have a new strategy to block gas pipelines: state's rights

Oil and gas pipeline opponents have a new legal strategy. They're encouraging states to exercise rights granted in the Clean Water Act to stop new pipeline construction.
by Jeff Brady

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Company to pay $500K fine for spill protection violations

An Omaha-based company has agreed to pay a $500,000 fine levied by federal regulators citing spill protection violations at production facilities in Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesota.
by The Associated Press

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$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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Lake Superior commercial fishing operations report record numbers

Lake Superior commercial fishing operations report record numbers

Commercial fishing operations near the Apostle Islands of Lake Superior are reporting record numbers of whitefish and a strong recovery of lake trout since a decline in the early 2000s.
by Associated Press

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2 found guilty in Wisconsin pipeline protest case

2 found guilty in Wisconsin pipeline protest case

Jurors have convicted two people of disorderly conduct and obstructing an officer following a protest at Enbridge Energy's Line 3 construction site in Wisconsin last summer.
by The Associated Press

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