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'Toxic Water' series examines drinking water
The latest installment in the New York Times’ “Toxic Water” series is a massive review of results from chemical testing on drinking water in 45 states and the District of … Read more
Soil, water conservation on the farm honored
Each week, the Freshwater Society publishes a digest of regional, national and international articles and research on water and the environment. Scan the articles here, then click on the links … Read more
Climate change, Asian carp and biofuels
Every 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
Irrigation increases in U.S. and in Minnesota
Irrigation of farms has increased in Minnesota and across the United States over the last five years, and the pumping of groundwater for irrigation has increased faster. That’s according to … Read more
Climate change, endocrine disruptors in the news
Each week, the Freshwater Society publishes a digest of articles and research on water and the environment. Scan the articles here, then follow the links to read the articles in … Read more
Lake Pepin EDCs, aging sewers and invasive carp
Lawmakers question MPCA on Lake Pepin A pair of Minnesota lawmakers expressed frustration with a developing plan to evaluate pollution problems in Lake Pepin, a widening of the Mississippi River … Read more
Mercury taints lakes; climate pact delayed
Each week, the Freshwater Society publishes a digest of regional, national and international articles and research on water and the environment. Scan the digest, then follow the links to read the … Read more
California water deal mandates conservation
Each week, the Freshwater Society publishes a digest of top news and research on water and the environment. Scan the articles here, then follow the links to read them in … Read more
Water use down; ethanol plants penalized
U.S. water use is declining, according to a new report. After a long delay, the EPA orders tests on suspected endocrine disruptors. Two Minnesota ethanol plants will pay penalties for pollution. And … Read more
Health costs of fossil fuels; irrigation's demand
The cost — in terms of health care — of fossil fuels. A looming battle in California over desalination. The demands irrigators make on the Colorado River’s waters. Check out … Read more