Clean Water

Northern Township is planning to assess Lake Bemidji residents to build a new wastewater treatment facility, and the nearby city of Bemidji is looking to annex the same properties.

Halfway through the Pine River One Watershed One Plan, the soil and water conservation district is updating its goals.

Wastewater and drinking water projects in Aitkin, Detroit Lakes, Eveleth, Crosby and Tower will protect public health and improve water quality.

The Northern Waters Land Trust and Minnesota Land Trust say nearly 500 acres will be protected from development in perpetuity at 3M's 680-acre Camp Wonewok in Hubbard County.

The Minnesota Public Facility Authority, under the Department of Employment and Economic Development, issued more than $265 million in clean water loans and grants.

Attorneys general in a dozen states — including North Dakota, South Dakota and Iowa — filed the lawsuit challenging the EPA rule requiring states to consider the rights of tribal members for water management decisions on ceded lands.

Kathleen Preece is an associate with Dovetail Partners, an environmental think tank in Minnesota. She and Rich Courtemanche, brewer and owner of Block North Brew Pub in Aitkin, appeared on the Tuesday, April 18, KAXE Morning Show to share more about the event.

featuring musicians Annie Humphrey, David Huckfelt, Jeremy Ylvisaker and Aurora Baer

Annie Knight is the conservation specialist and grants manager for Northern Waters Land Trust and has been co producing KAXE/KBXE's Conservation Conversation series. Knight joined Heidi Holtan for a conversation about her work with NWLT and what gives her passion to work in the field of conservation. To hear the full conversation, click the "Listen" player at the top of the page.

Scott and John discuss dam removals with Luther Aadland, a long-time expert in river restoration. Their conversation covers impacts on biodiversity, wild rice habitat, human safety, and more.