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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
Tougher water enforcement; bow fishing for invasives
EPA chief Lisa P. Jackson announces a tougher effort to enforce water quality rules. An Illinois man, confronted with a river full of jumping Asian carp, develops a new sport: … Read more
Atrazine, dairy pollution and sewage rules
EPA considers new rules on atrazine TheEnvironmental Protection Agency plans to conduct a new study about the potential health risks of atrazine, a widely used weedkiller that recent research suggests … Read more
DNR report recommends 200 monitoring wells
The Twin Cities need about 200 new monitoring wells, at a cost of nearly $9 million over four years, for state agencies to keep track of how much water we … Read more
Solar power vs water, atrazine and river dams
Every 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 follow the links to … Read more