The sales tax increase that Minnesotans approved last fall will pay for $151 million worth of water protection, water clean-up and water research. For the first time, state law includes a definition of sustainable water use.
Freshwater Society
From the desk of Gene Merriam
Freshwater Society President Gene Merriam writes about nonpoint pollution, the diffuse, hard-to-regulate contamination that flows into lakes and rivers from city streets and farm fields.
Freshwater takes part in 'Waterosity'
The Freshwater Society gave away fact sheets on water sustainability, demonstrated the way groundwater travels within aquifers and answered scores of questions from visitors to a Freshwater table at a two-day special celebration of water hosted by the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.
2010 – The Year of Water
What is 2010 – The Year of Water? Water is a key component to life is Minnesota, whether it is water recreation, fishing or spending weekends at the lake. … Read more
Threatened fish, buffer strips and zebra mussels
Every week, the Freshwater Society publishes a digest of some of the best regional, national and international articles about water and the environment. Scan the articles here, then follow the … Read more
Conservation and sustainability
Every week, the Freshwater Society posts a digest of some of the best regional, national and international articles and research abut water and the environment. Scan the entries here, then … Read more
Have fun as you learn about water
From USGS Water Science for Schools Are you a kid, parent, a teacher? Do you worry about how clean our drinking water is? Do you care about protecting our … Read more
Great Lakes levels rise; bubbles deter carp
Great Lakes levels rebound Great Lakes water levels are rebounding after a decade-long slump that hammered the maritime industry and even fed conspiracy theories about plots to drain the inland … Read more
Lawn watering tips 7
What you can do to save water and have a green lawn When hiring an irrigator, look for a certified installer. The EPA offers a state-by-state list of WaterSense Irrigation … Read more
Lawn watering tips 6
What you can do to save water and have a green lawn If you use a hose for watering grass or shrubs, be sure it has a shut-off nozzle. For … Read more