Tell the EPA what you think on protecting water
What is the EPA doing wrong? What’s it doing right? And how could the federal agency do a better job of protecting and cleaning up the country’s waters? Here is … Read more
Freshwater Society
Experts discuss chemicals' threat
Chemicals entering our water system, the health risks they may pose for wildlife and humans and the problem of safely disposing of drugs were the subject of a symposium sponsored … Read more
Caution urged for wells in flooded areas
State health officials are warning that contaminated private water wells pose a major public concern during the flooding now threatening various parts of Minnesota. Although simply coming in contact with … Read more
Cannon River partnership hosts workshop on conservation farming
The Cannon River Watershed Partnership is hosting a workshop — Conservation Farming and Clean Water in a Challenging Economy — on April 7. The workshop will be from 8:30 a.m. to … Read more
Talk on U.S.-Canada water policy set
Gary Doer, U.S. Ambassador to Canada, will speak on “Transboundary Water Policy” at 4 p.m., Thursday, March 25, in the University of Minnesota Humphrey Center’s Cowles Auditorium. Doer will speak about … Read more
'Dead zones' expand; ag-water conference set
Each week, the Freshwater Society posts a digest of important regiona, national and international articles about water and the environment. Scan the articles here, then follow the links to read … Read more
Westonka Horticulture Day set March 27
The Westonka Horticulture Society is sponsoring a fifth annual Westonka Horticulture Day from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 27. The event will be held at Mound Westonka … Read more
Study links atrazine to frog sex changes
Each week, the Freshwater Society 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 … Read more
Water is Life Art Contest- deadline approaching
6th Annual Water is Life Art Contest Great Scholarship Opportunity! ~deadlines are approaching~ Intent to Participate was due March 15th Artwork, videos, statements and Entry Forms are due March 25th Click … Read more
Manure: The huge new pollution challenge
Each week, the Freshwater Society 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 … Read more