Water shortages — In Kansas and China
Today’s New York Times has a compelling article on big drops in water levels in the High Plains Aquifer that farmers rely on for irrigation in a huge swath of … Read more
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Chemicals taint Minnesota lakes, rivers
Two new studies released by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency confirm that a wide variety of unregulated chemicals – from insect repellants to cocaine and prescription medicines — are ending … Read more
Watch a video primer on groundwater
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has produced two short, jargon-free videos that offer a primer on groundwater and a closer look at the Mt. Simon aquifer and the need … Read more
Test your water knowledge
If you are reading this blog, the chances are you know a little something about water. Here’s your chance to see how much. Freshwater has a new quiz – about … Read more
A brief q-and-a with Don Rosenberry
Here is a very quick mini-interview that the Freshwater Society conducted with Don Rosenberry, the U.S. Geological Survey hydrologist who will speak Thursday, June 6, on groundwater-surface water interactions: What’s … Read more
Tips to save water and have a green lawn
Lawn sprinkling often wastes huge amounts of water. Learn what you can do to conserve water and have green grass.
Researchers call for preserving wolves on Isle Royale
If you’ve ever been to Isle Royale, if you ever have seen a moose in the wild, or a wolf in the wild, you should read a May 8 New … Read more
Star Tribune editorial backs water fee increases
Read a May 7 Star Tribune Editorial urging the Minnesota Legislature to enact an increase in state water appropriation fees recommended by Gov. Mark Dayton and passed last month by … Read more
Minnesota issues drinking water report
One county and three cities have been honored by the Minnesota Health Department and Gov. Mark Dayton for their efforts to protect drinking water sources. Dayton and the Health Department … Read more
National Geographic looks at nitrogen paradox
Read a fine new National Geographic article on the paradox of nitrogen fertilizer: We can’t live without it, and it is polluting our water and air. “Nearly half the people … Read more