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.

May 21, 2017 5:04 PM

Governor and lawmakers plan to work through Sunday night on budget

Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka said as of late Sunday afternoon the Republican-led Legislature and DFL Governor Mark Dayton were on the cusp of a broad agreement.

by Brian Bakst

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May 8, 2017 7:24 PM

Trump's budget would eliminate a key funder of research on pollution

For 51 years, a small federal program has been paying scientists to keep American waterways healthy. It's called Sea Grant — part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

by Christopher Joyce

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April 27, 2017 12:00 AM

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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April 26, 2017 4:04 PM

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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April 26, 2017 10:18 AM

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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April 25, 2017 7:00 AM

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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April 21, 2017 2:39 PM

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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April 21, 2017 4:00 AM

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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April 18, 2017 3:05 PM

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