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Rights vs. Regulations: When it comes to septic system codes, property rights remain a big barrier

March 2, 2021

Onsite Sewage Treatment Program researcher Sara Heger is quoted.


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New evidence shows fertile soil gone From Midwestern farms

February 24, 2021

Minnesota state soil health specialist Anna Cates offers a different view to the findings.


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Healthier soil, layer by layer

March 27, 2020

We all want and need clean water—Minnesota farmers are learning the role healthy soil plays.


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House water panel considers council to help get the lead out of Minnesota water

March 10, 2020

A bill approved by the House Water Division seeks to address lead and other water safety issues. Water Resources Center research associate Lucia Levers is quoted.


An illustrative house with a chimney has an arrow leading away from the house following a line of pine trees. The arrow leads to a box after which the arrow disperses. White text over image reads "OSTP, Onsite Sewage Treatment Program".

Teaching homeowners septic ‘secrets’ to protect water

January 10, 2020

Onsite Sewage Treatment Program researcher Sara Heger is quoted.