Clean Up Our Great River Red Wing Republican Eagle Editorial Feb. 27, 2010
'Wet desert' can bloom by John Weiss, Rochester Post-Bulletin, Feb. 26, 2010
Letters lead to owner compliance: 50 feet of grass or trees required along streams by John Weiss - Rochester Post-Bulletin 2/26, 2010
Officials: New Standard Will Help Restore Mississippi River
by Jen Cullen, RW Republican Eagle: Feb.24, 2010
by Jen Cullen, RW Republican Eagle: Feb.24, 2010
Money needed for river restoration: Lake Pepin is in danger if Mississippi not restored
by Jen Cullen, Republican Eagle, January 30, 2010
by Jen Cullen, Republican Eagle, January 30, 2010
Minnesota River's Sediment Load Growing
West Central Tribune, Willmar MN -Tom Cherveny , February 6, 2010
Like a stuck accelerator pedal, we’ve speeded up the delivery of sediment to Lake Pepin so that it will fill up in a mere 300 or so years, instead of the 3,600 years that natural processes would have required.
West Central Tribune, Willmar MN -Tom Cherveny , February 6, 2010
Like a stuck accelerator pedal, we’ve speeded up the delivery of sediment to Lake Pepin so that it will fill up in a mere 300 or so years, instead of the 3,600 years that natural processes would have required.
Commentary: We're tired of getting dumped on, Red Wing Republcan Eagle,
January 27, 2010 -Mike McKay
January 27, 2010 -Mike McKay
A Group Dedicated: Enforce law, improve water quality, by Jen Cullen, Republican Eagle, October 21, 2009
Drainage is good for crops, bad for crappies. Farmers tiling their fields can start planting earlier in the season, but the resulting water runoff can be costly to fish and wildlife. Star Tribune.com - December 4, 2009
Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance: A New Group Aims to Save a Vanishing Lake
Big River Magazine, July-August 2009
Big River Magazine, July-August 2009
Feds to fund Mississippi clean up from Minnesota to the Gulf, Star Tribune.com September 25, 2009
The river that begins as a trickle in Itasca State Park and ends 2,350 miles later at the Gulf of Mexico will get a $320 million infusion from the federal government to improve water quality.
The river that begins as a trickle in Itasca State Park and ends 2,350 miles later at the Gulf of Mexico will get a $320 million infusion from the federal government to improve water quality.
Terry Klampe files complaint, StarTribune.com July 29, 2009
Too many crops are too close to streams in too many counties. A Rochester dentist wants that to stop to help restore the Zumbro River. Terry Klampe has filed a complaint that the Zumbro River, which flows past his back yard, is being polluted by farmers whose fields illegally extend to the edge of the river instead of being set back to maintain a 50 foot buffer zone that helps protect the waterway from run-off from the crops.
Too many crops are too close to streams in too many counties. A Rochester dentist wants that to stop to help restore the Zumbro River. Terry Klampe has filed a complaint that the Zumbro River, which flows past his back yard, is being polluted by farmers whose fields illegally extend to the edge of the river instead of being set back to maintain a 50 foot buffer zone that helps protect the waterway from run-off from the crops.
A GUIDE TO WHAT'S IN THE NEWS?
KARE 11 EXTRA VIDEO
Can the disappearing Lake Pepin be saved?
Video by Ron Schara on U-Tube.
7/29/09
Star Trib - Rochester dentist works to restore Zumbro River.
July/August/2009
Big River Magazine: features LPLA
9/25/09
Star Trib - Feds to fund Mississippi clean up.
10/21/09
Republican Eagle -Enforcing Laws, Improving Water - Jen Cullen
12/4/09
Star Trib
Drainage good for crops
1/17/10
Republican Eagle Commentary - We're Tired of Getting Dumped On - Mike McKay
1/30/10
Republican Eagle
Mississippi Makeover
Open House
2/6/10
West Central Trib, Willmar
Minnesota River Sediment
2/24/10
Republican Eagle
MPCA & LPLA Open House
2/26/2010
Rochester Post-Bulletin - River Cleanup & Compliance
2/27/2010
Clean Up Our Great River Republican Eagle editorial
KARE 11 EXTRA VIDEO
Can the disappearing Lake Pepin be saved?
Video by Ron Schara on U-Tube.
7/29/09
Star Trib - Rochester dentist works to restore Zumbro River.
July/August/2009
Big River Magazine: features LPLA
9/25/09
Star Trib - Feds to fund Mississippi clean up.
10/21/09
Republican Eagle -Enforcing Laws, Improving Water - Jen Cullen
12/4/09
Star Trib
Drainage good for crops
1/17/10
Republican Eagle Commentary - We're Tired of Getting Dumped On - Mike McKay
1/30/10
Republican Eagle
Mississippi Makeover
Open House
2/6/10
West Central Trib, Willmar
Minnesota River Sediment
2/24/10
Republican Eagle
MPCA & LPLA Open House
2/26/2010
Rochester Post-Bulletin - River Cleanup & Compliance
2/27/2010
Clean Up Our Great River Republican Eagle editorial
In The News
VANISHING POINT: Minnesota Monthly July 2010 by Mike Mosedale We were shocked when we found out all the information that is out there - all that is known - and yet there's no action, said Michael McKay, Area resident and Executive Director of Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance.
GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS THREE TO CLEAN WATER COUNCIL
For immediate release: June 23, 2010 , Saint Paul - Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Keith Buttleman, Mark R. Knoff, Ph.D., and Michael J. McKay to the Clean Water Council. READ THIS PRESS RELEASE.
Against the current: Cleaning up the Minnesota River Watershed by Doug Smith, Star Tribune, August 1, 2010
Editorial: Restoring Lake Pepin A Top Priority, Star Tribune, September 17, 2010: Critical mass close at hand to accomplish monumental task.
Barbara Coffin, Larkin McPhee: Documentary was carefully researched. The facts presented by our film 'Troubled Waters' are solid. Star Tribune, October 12, 2010.
Lake Pepin Alliance Group Receives Grant A Red Wing-based group working to slow sediment deposit in Lake Pepin received a $25,000 reward for its efforts. By Mike Longaecker, The Republican Eagle.
Editorial: Seize momentum on water quality. Sediment standard is a critical step for Mississippi, Lake Pepin. Star Tribune, December 26, 2010.
USDA Releases Study Showing Conservation Practices Protect Water Resources in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, Washington, March 11, 2011.
Strangling Our Rivers by Josephine Marcotty, April 16, 2011, Star Tribune
Save Lake Pepin by Regan Carstensen, Republican Eagle, April 27, 2011
Minnesota Residents Want Results on River: Residents, Agencies look for ways to keep sediment, nutrients out of river. Kurt Lawton, The Progressive Farmer
Lake Pepin among most polluted lakes in the country, KTTC.com Video, by Andrew Knaus, reporter
Polluting the Lake Pepin resource pool by Lawrence Landheer and Willis Mattison, Star Tribune May 5, 2011
Press Release, Minnesota Soybean Website
Sediment Reduction Plan by Regan Carstensen, Republican Eagle, May 9, 2011
Sediment from farm runoff poses a threat to Lake Pepin
by Stephanie Hemphill , Minnesota Public Radio , May 12, 2011
by Stephanie Hemphill , Minnesota Public Radio , May 12, 2011
Ag Industry has role in river restoration Star Tribune May 7, 2011
Our View: Minnesota River will be under microscope, The Free Press, Mankato, May 12, 2011
Minnesota Farmers: Tile drainage does good, not harm by Kurt Krueger, Star Tribune, May 26, 2011
Industry Misleads on Tile Drainage by Trevor Russell, Star Tribune, June 1, 2011
Sediment clouding the river: Getting to conversations about why, MPR News, Jennifer Vogel, June 27, 2011
Minnesota, Wisconsin adding to kill zone in Gulf of Mexico
by Josephine Marcotty, Star Tribune, August 11, 2011
by Josephine Marcotty, Star Tribune, August 11, 2011
Clean Water Advocate Norman Senjem to retire, Minnesota Public Radio, Stephanie Hemphill, Sept. 9, 2011
Measuring Water Pollution: By the river or by the farm? Minnesota Public Radio, Jennifer Vogel, Sept. 13, 2011
Group aims at farm-environment gap: We organize around passion. MPR, Jennifer Vogel, Sept. 13, 2011
Cleaning Minnesota's Water, MPR News, Sept. 15, 2011
Farm drainage choking Lake Pepin, Gulf of Mexico, Article by: Josephine Marcotty. Star Tribune, October 19, 2011: A study has identified the primary source of runoff in Mississippi River
The Initiative Quarterly, Destination Unknown: Humans Pose the challlenges and solutions . . . Clouding the future of the Mississippi . . . . By Mile Mosedale, Fall 2011
Clean water may be murkiest Legacy fund goal. Twin Cities.Com Pioneer Press by Dennis Lien October 31, 2011
Time is ripe for drainage water management. AgriNews by Janet Kabat Willette, October 26, 2011
Foodlink: Connecting farm to fork. A new poll has found a different approach may be needed for farmers and ranchers to more effectively communicate with consumers. By Sarah Muirhead, 10/21/2011.
AMERICA’S GREAT OUTDOORS: Salazar Highlights Two Proposed Projects in Minnesota to Promote Outdoor Recreation, Conservation
Minnesota River's revival gaining steam by David Peterson and Katie Humphrey, Star Tribune staff writers, November 13, 2011. There's growing interest in treating the Minnesota River not as a ditch but as a treasure.
Editorial: Plow new priorities in U.S. farm policy, Star Tribune, November 18, 2011 Instead of subsidies for the rich, give attention to healthy food.
Our View: Continue to Conserve Sensitive Land, Mankato Free Press, November 28, 2011.
High Crop Prices a Threat to Nature? by Josephine Marcotty, Star Tribune, November 28, 2011 Grain prices are tempting farmers to plow up protected land. .. .
Special Report Preview and Podcast: From Amber Waves to Muddy Waters, Mankato Free Press, December 2, 2011. Environmental Threat to the River.
Special Report: Day 2. Trouble at the Mouth of Lake Pepin by Tim Krohn Mankato Free Press, December 4, 2011
Special Report Day 4. River Encroaches on Land by Tim Krohn, Mankato Free Press, December 6, 2011
Special Report Day 5. Alliances May Move River Cleanup Forward by Tim Krohn, Mankato Free Press, December 7, 2010
Special Report: Day 1: Studies Pin Farm Drainage on River Troubles by Tim Krohn, Mankato Free Press, December 3, 2010
Studies pin river woes on farming. Winona Daily News, December 12, 2011
Upper Minnesota River in American great outdoors promising projects report,
Redwood Falls Gazette.com by Troy Krause, November 14, 2011.
Redwood Falls Gazette.com by Troy Krause, November 14, 2011.
Corps Chief recommends authorization of Marsh Lake ecosystem restoration project, USArmy Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, January 5, 2012
Ag Pollution Prevention Program Tested in MN, Post Bulletin .com, Rochester, January 18, 2012
MN Farmers Union pleased to work with USPA and EPA on new conservatiion practices program, January 17, 2012
Editorial: Worry About Lake Pepin, For its sake and your own: by Michael McKay, Star Tribune, January 30, 2012