Here in the Driftless, it’s a never-ending cycle: surface water infiltrates into the soils and karst, becoming groundwater that quickly flows from nearby springs to become surface water again.
More than Honey
A conversation with Laurie Schneider, founder of the Pollinator Friendly Alliance
Making Light
An uncommon home for the Common Tern
People are protecting Common Terns, which aren’t so common in the Midwest.
Going Driftless
Geologist Jeff Broberg explores the origins of the Driftless Region
Minnesota Supreme Court hears arguments over Minntac’s wastewater pollution
“For twenty years, delaying compliance with state water law requirements has been U.S. Steel’s modus operandi,” the MPCA complained in its brief.
Reflecting on Water
A chorus of regional voices on fresh water accompany images by Andrew James Okey.
Great Lakes Estuaries
Estuaries in the Great Lakes are among the most productive, life-supporting and interesting environments on the planet.
Creating new food systems
A new generation of small growers is stepping into the complex world of farming. They hope to change our fragile agricultural systems.
In the Early Days
A last, lingering look at the unfolding season of spring in the St. Croix Valley.