Freshwater Society Al Gore won a Nobel Prize and was profiled in an Oscar-winning documentary for his work calling attention to global warming, which he called the “An Inconvenient Truth” confronting the … Read more
For people who love nature, the Minnesota Weatherguide Environment Calendar has been a major source of information on phenology – the science of observing and tracking plants and animals in … Read more
John Latimer is a rural mail carrier who drives a 100-mile route through Itasca County five days a week. As he drives, he sometimes speaks into a digital voice recorder … Read more
Each week, the Freshwater Society publishes a digest of important regional, national and international articles on water and the environment. Scan the articles here, then follow the links to read … Read more
There are lots of programs that invite citizen volunteers to monitor the quality of Minnesota lakes and rivers. Here are some options: The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s Citizen Lake Monitoring … Read more
The U.S. Geological Survey has released trends in nitrate and chloride pollution of groundwater across the country. Check out data from Minnesota. Read up on the debate in Congress over … Read more
Do you know why you should conserve water? Do you know how you can save hundreds of gallons every month?
“Conservation – Preserving Our Water” is the title of a workshop that will be presented Saturday, May 8, in Minneapolis by the Freshwater Society, the League of Women Voters and five other groups.
Each week, the Freshwater Society publishes a digest of important regional, national and international articles on water and the environment. Scan the articles here, then follow the links to read … Read more
Brian O’Neill, an attorney who litigated a number of major environmental court cases, will present this year’s Sigurd Olson Lecture. O’Neill will deliver the same lecture will be delivered on … Read more
If you are building a new home or laying new sod, be sure there is at least 6 inches of topsoil beneath the sod. Test your soil and consider adding … Read more
