71% of Great Lakes beaches had bacteria risks for swimmers at least one day in 2024
Our team reflects on the joy of a day at our Great Lakes and the need to make them consistently safe for swimming.
Rivers & lakes
Our country’s lakes, rivers and streams give life to ecosystems and people alike from coast to coast. Now it’s time we protect them as the life-giving resources they are.
The Latest on Rivers & lakes
The places endangered species call home could lose vital protections
Environment Minnesota participates in International Plastic Pellet Count and neighborhood cleanups
Updates
Environment Minnesota members are testing their lakes for microplastic
PFAS in sewage sludge puts farms and food at risk
Clean water groups urge Congress to tackle microplastics
Featured Resources
Safe for Swimming?
Clean Water Act on Trial
Wasting our Waterways
2021 Environment Minnesota Legislative Agenda
The Latest
Hundreds of volunteers participated in first-ever International Plastic Pellet Count
From Wisconsin to Copacabana 52,458 plastic pellets were collected from beaches, streams, and lake shores.
What happens to fish (and humans) when fish eat plastic?
Many fish eat microplastics. Here’s why and what we can do about it.
Public urges Minnesota officials to bar 3M from releasing PFAS
Bald eagles and golden eagles: What are the differences?
North America is home to two eagle species. Learn more about what they eat, where they live, and whether they need protections.
The Antiquities Act is meant to protect America’s natural and cultural treasures forever. Is the Act itself in danger?
The Antiquities Act has played a crucial role in protecting many of America's most treasured landscapes. We take it for granted at our peril.