DNR seeks groundwater changes
In a new report to the Legislature, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources spells out – in more explicit language than before – shortcomings in the way it permits and … Read more
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Star Tribune editorial backs water fee increases
Read a May 7 Star Tribune Editorial urging the Minnesota Legislature to enact an increase in state water appropriation fees recommended by Gov. Mark Dayton and passed last month by … Read more
Gene Merriam: Support water fee increase
Read Freshwater Society President Gene Merriam’s op-ed in the April 26 Pioneer Press. In it, he urges Minnesota state Senators to support House-passed legislation that would raise state water fees … Read more
Groundwater report focuses on sustainability
In 2008, the Freshwater Society issued a report — Water Is Life: Protecting A Critical Resource For Future Generations — that described a lack of consensus among groundwater professionals on … Read more
Take time to read Pioneer Press groundwater articles
The Pioneer Press this week published a fine series of articles on Minnesota’s groundwater. Read reporter John Brewer’s lead article on the sustainability issue. Read a column by outdoor writer … Read more
Water, science, environment: The lighter side
There is lots of serious — often very bad — news about water and the environment published every day. But there also are some quirky and entertaining news items out … Read more
'Water wars,' bottled water and robo-carp
Every week, the Freshwater Society posts a digest of regional, national and international news articles and research reports on water and the environment. Go to the Freshwater web site to … Read more