Pollution

Study Finds Chemicals, Drugs Common In Minn. Lakes

A new study finds that chemicals from household products, prescriptions and illegal drugs are common in Minnesota lakes. MPCA scientists chose 50 lakes at random and tested the water for 125 chemicals. The common insect repellent DEET was found in 76 percent of lakes.

2013/05/13

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Report Mixed On Mississippi-St. Cloud Watershed

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is giving a mixed report on the Mississippi River watershed in the St. Cloud area.

2012/11/29

MPCA: Minnesota River Becoming Healthier

The Minnesota River is getting healthier, and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says it shows efforts to reduce pollution from wastewater treatment systems are making the difference.

2012/11/12

Program To Boost Great Lakes Cleanup Research

The University of Michigan is establishing a research program designed to bring more scientific credibility to the federal government’s billion-dollar battle to clean up the Great Lakes, officials said Tuesday.

2012/10/30

‘U Of M’ Grad Student Researches Pollution Effects On Cyclists

Minneapolis has a reputation as a bike-friendly city with many commuting with pedal power. Now, a University of Minnesota graduate student is doing research about the quality of air cyclists are breathing.

2012/09/26

Minnesota Adds 511 Bodies To Impaired Waters List

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has added 511 streams, lakes and other bodies to its updated impaired waters list.

2012/09/25

Upgraded Weir Aims To Keep Pollution From Lake Nokomis

Construction has begun to replace a structure designed to keep polluted water and invasive species out of Lake Nokomis.

2012/09/17

Report: Twin Cities Air Getting Dirtier

The American Lung Association is out with its “State of the Air” report for cities across the country, and the grade given to one Twin Cities county could take your breath away.

2012/04/25

MPCA Board To Revisit Voyageurs, BWCA Haze Rules

The citizens board of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is taking another crack at approving rules meant to cut the haze that sometimes clouds the views at Voyageurs National Park and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.

2012/04/24

Wild Rice And Sulfates Study Begins This Spring

Research begins this spring into the effects of sulfates in water on Minnesota’s wild rice stands.

2012/04/16

Wis. DNR Seeks Input On Lake St. Croix Plan

Wisconsin water quality officials are seeking public comments on a plan to clean up Lake St. Croix.

2012/01/12

MN Group Warns Of Dangers Of Mercury In Fish

An environmental group is warning Minnesotans to beware of mercury emissions in the fish they eat.

2011/12/08

Great Lakes Harbor Cleanups Planned

Environmental Protection Agency chief Lisa Jackson says the Obama administration will target nine polluted harbors for accelerated cleanups under a program to heal the ailing Great Lakes.

2011/10/12

Money To Restore Great Lakes Still Flows, For Now

At a time when many federal programs are fighting for survival, money still flows to a long-sought Great Lakes cleanup.

2011/10/11

4 Minn. Companies Pay $55K For Air-Quality Issues

State pollution officials say the owners and operators of the St. Paul District Heating operation have paid a civil penalty of $55,000 to resolve allegations of air-quality violations.

2011/08/19

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