Articles & News : Water
Minnesota summit produces ideas for clean water
Over 800 people attended the Governor’s Clean Water Summit last weekend. Will the talk be followed by action?Continue reading
Bonding bill, surplus two major priorities
Sen. Sparks supports bonding for clean waterContinue reading
For Gov. Dayton, water quality agenda runs deep
Buffer-bill bickering aside, the governor is not backing down on this — especially with Flint.Continue reading
Wadena among communities across state in need of water improvements
“Minnesotans are used to clean, safe affordable, high quality water for drinking, recreational purposes, businesses for their purposes,” Dayton said. “It is no longer something we can take for granted.”Continue reading
Gov. Mark Dayton proposes $220 million for state’s aging water infrastructure
Gov. Mark Dayton on Thursday announced a $220 million plan to protect water quality and modernize Minnesota’s aging water infrastructure. The map shows how many streams and rivers are compromised and unsafe for swimming and recreation.Continue reading
Dayton to convene water quality summit
Alarmed about the rising levels of contamination in Minnesota’s lakes, rivers and wetlands, Gov. Mark Dayton said he’ll convene a statewide water quality summit in February.Continue reading
Enact a MN ban on small plastic particles found in personal-care products
It’s time for Minnesota to take a big step in fighting a tiny new form of water pollution: plastic “microbeads.”
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The Greening of Mark Dayton
For some, Dayton’s fixation on water quality feels sudden, even though it’s hardly the first time the governor has expressed concerns about the environment. Yet it’s clear he’s become emboldened on environmental issues in his second term, taking on groups like the farming industry in a way he admits he couldn’t while he was running for re-election.Continue reading
Senate debates wild rice standard
Wild rice is a delicate plant, valuable to those who harvest it, and a habitat for much wildlife, but Minnesota’s state grain is stirring up debate at the state Capitol.Continue reading
Governor Dayton committed to funding transit & protecting MN’s water through his buffer initiative
On Thursday, Governor Dayton delivered his annual State of the State Address to the Minnesota legislature. In it, Governor Dayton highlighted a number of his priorities for this session, including education, transportation, and clean water for all Minnesotans. Continue reading
