Restoring habitat on an urban island
FMR is beginning restoration and enhancement of the natural areas on the north half of Nicollet Island. Photo by MWMO.
After almost two years of planning, FMR is embarking on our Nicollet Island habitat restoration project designed to enhance wildlife habitat, control erosion and improve water quality. >>
MPR: Wetter weather causing sewage headaches for MN cities
What happens when you add climate change to aging water infrastructure? Sewage goes where it shouldn't. Learn more from this MPR article by Kirsti Marohn with FMR Water Program Director Trevor Russell.
What if every MN farm applied fertilizer at the recommended rate?
At best, “perfect” nutrient management on all of Minnesota’s cropland would reduce nitrate pollution by about 10-15 percent, falling far short of the state’s 45 percent reduction goals to protect our groundwater. >>
MPR News: Climate change driving toxic algae blooms
"They're starting earlier, they're lasting longer, and their peaks seem to be getting bigger." >>