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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.

Climate change means too much water for some, too little for others

Climate change means too much water for some, too little for others

This APM Reports documentary explores some of the most salient problems and solutions regarding water by visiting two countries where water issues are critical: India and Israel.
by MPR News Staff

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Dayton lays out veto threats

Republican lawmakers say instead of listing his unacceptable items that would lead to a veto, Gov. Mark Dayton should be more involved in negotiations.
by Tim Pugmire

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What fish is good for me and the planet?

What fish is good for me and the planet?

In order to investigate how eating fish affects our health as well as the oceans, author and fisherman Paul Greenberg spent a year eating fish every day.
by Natalie Jacewicz

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Iowa farmers won water pollution court fight; water still polluted

Iowa farmers won water pollution court fight; water still polluted

The Des Moines Water Works went to court to force farmers to pay the costs of cleaning the city's drinking water. A federal judge recently tossed the case but left a vital question unanswered.
by Mark Steil

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How to be less of a jerk to the environment

How to be less of a jerk to the environment

It's Earth Day, so MPR News' digital team asked our environment reporters for some simple tips on how we can be better to the planet.
by MPR News Staff

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Scientists, seeing a threat to their work, plan marches around the country

One of many March for Science rallies around the country will happen in St. Paul on Saturday at the state Capitol, where a feud has broken out over funding for environmental programs.
by Dan Gunderson

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In the Rockies, climate change spells trouble for cutthroat trout

In the Rockies, climate change spells trouble for cutthroat trout

Native cutthroat trout, an iconic part of the mountain West, thrive in cold streams. But warmer weather has allowed invaders to move in -- and it's killing off the cutthroats.
by Christopher Joyce

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Moving water to White Bear Lake could cost as much as $48 million

Moving water to White Bear Lake could cost as much as $48 million

The DNR has released details of a plan to replenish the lake, which is gradually recovering after a major drop in water levels.
by Matt Sepic

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On the Navajo Nation, special ed students await water that doesn't stink

On the Navajo Nation, special ed students await water that doesn't stink

Fundraising is underway for a new filtration system at an Arizona school for Navajo children with disabilities. Now, the water runs black and smells like rotten eggs, but is technically safe to drink.
by Laurel Morales

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Study finds North American lakes at risk of rising salt levels

Study finds North American lakes at risk of rising salt levels

The study from the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies is the first large-scale analysis of chloride trends in North America.
by Kirsti Marohn

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