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Surprising sources of mercury in Minnesota lakes

By: angiehongmn November 25, 2019

Keeping water cleanfeatured, lakes, mercury, Minnesota lakes, water, water pollutionLeave a Comment

DEAR WATERSHED EXPERT: What is the leading cause of water pollution in Minnesota? DEAR WONDERING WATER-LOVER: You might be surprised to learn that mercury from the air is, by far, the leading source of pollution in our lakes and rivers. Ninety-nine percent of the mercury in our lakes and rivers comes from atmospheric deposition. This…

Statewide Feedback on Water Issues Echoes Local Concerns in East Metro and St. Croix Valley

By: angiehongmn March 8, 2018

Keeping water cleanimpaired waters, lakes, mercury, phosphorus, streams, water, watershed managementLeave a Comment

Data shows that 40% of Minnesota lakes, rivers and streams are classified as impaired, and the East Metro and St. Croix Valley are no exception.

Another reason to turn out the lights

By: angiehongmn May 9, 2016

Keeping water cleanclean water, energy conservation, mercuryLeave a Comment

You might be surprised to learn that mercury from the air is, by far, the leading cause of pollution in our Minnesota lakes and rivers.

Recent unhealthy air a reminder that air and water don’t follow political boundaries

By: angiehongmn July 13, 2015

Aquatic Biology, Keeping water cleanair quality, fishing, impaired waters, lakes, mercuryLeave a Comment

It turns out that atmospheric deposition (mercury in the air that falls down onto the land and water) supplies more than 99.5% of the mercury getting into fish.

Eating fish by candlelight

By: angiehongmn January 16, 2013

Keeping water cleanmercury, water pollutionLeave a Comment

Minnesota has reduced its mercury emissions by 70% in the last 13 years.