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Iowa farmers won water pollution court fight; water still polluted, by Mark Steil, MPR
Early ice-out on Minnesota lakes this year.
Research and Policy Intern Brian Bohman is working with Director Carrie Jennings on issues of excess sedimentation in the LMRWD. Read about his work.
Why so much sand in the lower Minnesota River? by Carrie Jennings, research and policy director, published by the University of Minnesota
Runoff and rain gardens: Seeing the city through the lens of a Master Water Steward
Read about Long Lake's short- and long-term plans to improve water quality, with assistance from Freshwater Society.
Check out this water timeline, highlighting important water events since 1953.
A Master Water Steward rain garden in Victoria gets attention and makes news.
Read about a Master Water Steward's work to keep road salt from entering our freshwater
Miss the Feb. Moos Lecture on the Des Moines drinking water lawsuit? Watch the video.