The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) established the Central Sands Private Well Network in 2011 to address concerns about elevated nitrate levels in private drinking water wells across the region. This initiative plays a vital role in protecting drinking water quality and informing well owners about nitrate trends in their area. A key success ofContinue reading “Understanding the Central Sands Private Well Network”
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Exploring the Straight River Nutrient Study: Central Minnesota Irrigators’ Perspectives and Recommendations
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) July 2024 Straight River Nutrient Study has sparked critical feedback from the Central Minnesota Irrigators (CMI). CMI has raised several concerns regarding the study’s findings, methodologies, and conclusions, advocating for a more nuanced and inclusive examination of nutrient sources in the Straight River watershed. Explore the Full Response andContinue reading “Exploring the Straight River Nutrient Study: Central Minnesota Irrigators’ Perspectives and Recommendations”
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