Save the date: Sandra Postel to lecture Feb. 12
Sandra Postel, the author of three books on freshwater and the threats facing water resources around the world, will deliver a free, public lecture in St. Paul on Feb. 12. … Read more
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Minnesota seeks environmental opinions, dreams
The Freshwater Society blog publishes a digest of important regional, national and international articles and research on water and the environment. Scan the articles here, then follow the links to … Read more
Sources of Minnesota drinking water
Where do Minnesotans get their drinking water? Most get it from wells. But residents of Minneapolis, St. Paul and St. Cloud rely — for the most part — on the … Read more
DNR sued over White Bear Lake drop
A new lawsuit accuses the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources of failing to properly regulate groundwater pumping by a number of communities ringing White Bear Lake. The suit, filed in … Read more
Bighead carp netted in Lake Pepin
A 47-pound bighead carp was caught in a seine net by commercial fishermen on Nov. 16, in Lake Pepin near Frontenac, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced on Nov. … Read more
A report card and good news on the Minnesota R.
The Freshwater Society blog publishes a digest of important regional, national and international articles and research on water and the environment. Scan the articles here, then follow the links to … Read more
Forum set Dec. 13 on Red River and Lake Winnipeg
Lake Winnipeg in Manitoba receives water draining from four Canadian provinces and for U.S. states, including Minnesota. The lake – the world’s 10th largest – faces serious environmental challenges. Those … Read more
Metro Water Summit draws a crowd
About 70 people – representatives of lake and creek groups, citizens, business owners, and water resource professionals — packed into a conference room Nov. 7 at the Eisenhower Community Center … Read more
Both sides sue over Chesapeake Bay plan
The Freshwater Society blog publishes a digest of important regional, national and international articles and research on water and the environment. Scan the articles here, then follow the links to … Read more
Your input is sought on Minnesota environment
The Freshwater Society blog publishes a digest of important regional, national and international articles and research on water and the environment. Scan the articles here, then follow the links to … Read more