Trump’s EPA wants to narrow the scope of federal water protections. What does that mean in Minnesota?
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently proposed dialing back federal protections for many wetlands and streams across the country. Incoming WRC director Bonnie Keeler talked with MPR about the possible impacts to Minnesota.
Epidemiological tools for Minnesota aquatic invasive species management get an update following COVID-19
Molly Tilsen, a USGS award student, worked with the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center to study how aquatic invasive species were distributed in lakes across Minnesota.
Digging deep into Extension Educator Bailey Tangen's passion for soil
Soil Extension Educator, Bailey Tangen, loves soil and is passionate about advocating for continuous living cover systems, such as cover crops, extended crop rotations, and reducing soil disturbance.
New genomic study reveals hidden pathways driving Minnesota’s zebra mussel spread
A team of scientists at the University of Minnesota has uncovered the routes by which zebra mussels spread through Minnesota lakes. Funding for this project was provided by the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) as well as the United States Geological Survey (USGS) through the Minnesota Water Resources Center.
Extension Educator, Maggie Karschnia visits Guatemala
Extension educator, Maggie Karschnia, visits 5 cities in Guatemala with other UMN extension educators and regional directors.