Curly leaf pondweed: nice beat, easy to dance to

Each week, the Freshwater Society publishes a digest of the best regional, national and international articles about water and the environment. Scan the articles here, then follow the links to … Read more

Online Extras

The 2012 Minnesota Weatherguide Environment Calendars feature valuable environmental information including star charts, sun rise/sun set charts, weather records, sun declination charts and phenology notes. The following “Online Extras” were … Read more

Museum exhibit details science and culture of water

Water, a major new exhibit on the science of water and its role in sustaining life and shaping cultures around the world, runs through April 26 at the Science Museum of Minnesota.

 

The exhibit uses sculptural elements, computer games and quizzes, and touch-and-feel activities to inform and teach people about the importance of water in supporting life and shaping our planet, as well as the challenges we face as stewards of water.
Admission is included in regular exhibit gallery admission ($11 for adults and $8.50 for kids and seniors). Combination exhibit gallery and Omnitheater admission is also available. For museum hours and Omnitheater show times, call (651) 221-9444 or go to www.smm.org.
More information on the exhibit is available at www.smm.org/water.

Declining aquifers, superfund sites and dust storms

Each week, the Freshwater Society posts links to some of the best regional, national and international coverage of water and the environment. Follow the links to the publications where the … Read more