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Surprise! What happens when you wring a washcloth out in space
Two science students in Nova Scotia posed the question of what would happen if you wrung out a wet washcloth in space. Watch to find out. When I first clicked play on this video of space station Com...
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MPCA credits 1972 law for cleaning waters
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency sings praises of the federal Clean Water Act, passed in 1972. The MPCA reminded Minnesotans that an Ohio river fouled with contaminants and inadequately treated...
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Wild Monkeys
It was my last day at the Wu Dang Shan Tai Chi Academy. I was leaving at four o'clock that afternoon. And the anticipation of my exit provided a new vibe to my remaining hours. One thing I wanted to ...
Posted on 9/22/12 at 7:53 AM
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The facts about drowning
Maybe it's the early start to the warm season this year, or the hot summer that's driving everyone to seek relief at lakes and swimming pools. Whatever the reason, Minnesota is seeing a dismaying spik...
Posted on 7/18/12 at 12:56 PM
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Kestrel chicks to be banded Thursday
Five kestrels have hatched in a nesting box at the Agassiz Valley Water Resources Management Project near Warren, Minn. PKM Electric Cooperative installed 10 of the nesting boxes this spring. Heidi...
Posted on 6/20/12 at 10:04 AM
More blog posts about water

Studies show chemicals detected in lakes and rivers

Two studies released by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) confirm that a wide variety of unregulated chemicals are ending up in Minnesota’s lakes and rivers.

May 22, 2013

Report shows lowest number of boating fatalities on record, overall drop in accidents and injuries

The U.S. Coast Guard released its 2012 Recreational Boating Statistics last Monday, revealing that boating fatalities that year totaled 651, the lowest number of boating fatalities on record.

May 19, 2013

Studies show unregulated chemicals widespread in lakes, rivers

Two studies released this week by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) confirm that a wide variety of unregulated chemicals are ending up in Minnesota’s lakes and rivers.

May 18, 2013

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Students soak up lessons

Students soak up lessons Students from across Douglas County went hands-on Wednesday participating in the 20th annual Kids’ Groundwater Festival in Alexandria.

By Amy Chaffins , May 03, 2013

Check recreation status before traveling

Before venturing out to campgrounds, trails and public water accesses statewide, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) advises people to check online or call ahead to avoid surprises.

May 01, 2013

Water is key part of outdoors measure

Water is key part of outdoors measure Water plays a critical role in economic development and environmental concerns, but Minnesota lawmakers do not agree on how potential water shortages should be addressed.

By Don Davis , May 01, 2013

Are Minnesotans using too much water? Report provides insights

Are Minnesotans overusing groundwater in ways that could leave us short of water – for human needs and for the environment – in the future? The short answer to that question is: Yes, in some places across the state.

April 21, 2013

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Lawmakers hash out Legacy spending

Studying the Minnesota film industry, funding public television and conducting water quality studies are a few ways lawmakers propose spending some of the nearly $300 million from the state’s legacy fund next year.

By Danielle Killey, Forum New Service , April 17, 2013

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Volunteers needed to monitor health of lakes, streams, weekly

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is recruiting Minnesotan volunteers who are able to visit a designated lake or stream weekly during the summer to monitor the health of the lake or stream.

April 10, 2013

New funding proposed to keep drinking water clean

Governor Mark Dayton is proposing a new funding structure to help ensure that Minnesota’s growing economy has reliable supplies of high quality water. The proposal is expected to be introduced in the Legislature early this week.

April 01, 2013

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Well owners need to know what's in their water, say health leaders

More than 1 million people in Minnesota rely on private wells as their source of drinking water, but too many of them are not tested on a regular basis for things that can make people sick, such as bacteria, arsenic, or nitrate.

March 16, 2013

Input meeting to discuss open-water hunting

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) soon will seek citizen input on creating limited opportunities for open-water hunting for waterfowl as well as a number of other topics at an annual public input meeting.

March 08, 2013

Carp fighters hook into invasive solutions

Carp fighters hook into invasive solutions Organizations at a Wednesday Asian carp summit hosted by Governor Mark Dayton and U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar agreed they would try to convince boaters to stop using a Mississippi River lock in Minneapolis so it can remain closed and act as a barrier to fish that can eat so much food that they push out native species.

By Don Davis , March 01, 2013

Listening session in St. Cloud to focus on new ag water quality program

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will hold a listening session in St. Cloud on Thursday, February 28, to gather input on the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program.

February 26, 2013

Ag commissioner seeks recommendations for new water quality pilot projects

The program is designed to accelerate voluntary adoption of agricultural practices that enhance water quality.

February 16, 2013

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