These massive algae blooms are caused by nutrients that run off farms up and down the Mississippi ... there is still a significant input of runoff from farmland within the state itself.
Examples of people most at risk are those who eat a serving or two of fish a week from a lake or pond contaminated by farm runoff, or people who drink at least a quart of milk a day from cows ...
Farm runoff from manure and commercial fertilizer have imperiled the drinking water for many in Minnesota farm country.
It also found possible risk from drinking water sourced from contaminated groundwater or eating fish from a lake affected by farm runoff. In particular, it found risks of cancer exceed acceptable ...
It also found possible risk from drinking water sourced from contaminated groundwater or eating fish from a lake affected by farm runoff. In particular, it found risks of cancer exceed acceptable ...
La Crosse Area Waters (LAW) is thrilled to announce Clearwater Farm as the recipient of the 2024 Soak it Up Award for their ...
The EPA has spent more than two decades urging states to contain the runoff from Midwest farms that flows into rivers, sources for drinking water, and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. There ...
Instead of regulating harmful agricultural runoff, Iowa -- the nation's biggest corn-producing state -- backs a voluntary, industry-friendly program. But it's not as effective as advertised.