Articles tagged under: groundwater

Riverview & AZ Reach Water Access Agreement

Published January 9, 2026

Morris, Minnesota-based Riverview will pay $11 million over 20 years and reduce groundwater usage to improve water access for the residents of Arizona’s Sulphur Springs Valley. The region is in the midst of a mega-drought, putting more focus on water…
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Different Approaches for AFREC

Published May 6, 2024

In St. Paul, the House and Senate agriculture bills consider the groundwater problems in southeastern Minnesota. The House version allows the Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council to sunset and divert the funds for the groundwater issue. Senate Agriculture Committee…
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MN Ag Expo Panel Highlights Nitrate Concerns

Published January 18, 2024

Environmental groups petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency to address groundwater contamination in eight southeastern Minnesota counties. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Minnesota Department of Health and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency must report on their work to provide safe drinking water…
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Vulnerable Groundwater Map Released

Published January 18, 2023

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has released its interactive vulnerable groundwater map. Much of northwest Minnesota is excluded due to the climate. The application of nitrogen fertilizer on cropland in the fall or on frozen soils is restricted in vulnerable…
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