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Five Threats to Minnesota Waters
Even in frozen February, it is easy to see why Minnesota is so proud of our 11,842 lakes (yep, that is the actual number) and our 6,564 rivers and streams. Minnesotans from all walks of life enjoy our waters in a multitude of ways, bringing us together for decades. Unfortunately, more than 3,000 of our rivers, lakes, and wetlands are impaired. The state designates a body of water as ‘impaired’ if it fails to meet certain water quality standards, which are assigned based on the water’s intended use such as fishing or swimming. If it cannot be used for its…
VIDEO: The Giant Recycle Sorter in Action
The days of separating recyclables is now a thing of the past for most Minneapolis residents, with the city in its final phase of distributing One-Sort Recycling bins. While the program carries upfront costs, city officials hope the change will increase recycling rates and save on other costs in the long-term. David Herberholz, Director of Waste Management and Recycling Services says transitioning to a One-Sort program was necessary to reduce waste and make Minneapolis greener by putting the burden of sorting on the recycling facilities.
