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To fund water projects, some in Colorado bet sports gambling will pay off
To fund water projects, some in Colorado bet sports gambling will pay off

An upcoming ballot measure would legalize and tax sports betting. Revenue could help close a funding shortfall to manage the state’s water supplies.

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Daniel AckermanOctober 29, 2019
A toxic summer and an uncertain future
A toxic summer and an uncertain future

Toxic algae bloomed in lakes across the US in 2019. Is it a sign of things to come?

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Daniel AckermanOctober 2, 2019
Voices from the 2019 One Water Summit
Voices from the 2019 One Water Summit

The Water Main caught up water leaders from across the country at the One Water Summit in Austin, Texas.

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Daniel AckermanSeptember 25, 2019
One Water Summit 2019
One Water Summit 2019

Last week, the Water Main visited Austin, Texas for the One Water Summit, hosted by the U.S. Water Alliance.

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CommunityDaniel AckermanSeptember 24, 2019
Water Month 2019
Water Month 2019

We’ve just wrapped up another successful MPR Water Month! Throughout July the Water Main partnered with organizations across Minnesota to help folks gets outside.

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CommunityDaniel AckermanAugust 9, 2019
Green Infrastructure Gains Traction
Green Infrastructure Gains Traction

To deal with heavier rains, cities are turning to plants and soil instead of pipes and storm sewers.

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InfrastructureDaniel AckermanJune 12, 2019
The Water Ritual
The Water Ritual

These young Indigenous women explain the significance of the Nahuatl water ritual and how important water is within the Indigenous community.

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CommunityIyana Esters, Gabriel KwanMay 22, 2019ritual, indigenous Comments
America's Wasted Bounty
America's Wasted Bounty

In the United States 40% of food goes uneaten. In a new radio special, The Water Main explores the issue of food waste and highlights possible solutions.

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Daniel AckermanMay 8, 2019
Meet the hosts of the new Field Work podcast!
Meet the hosts of the new Field Work podcast!

Commercial farmers Mitchell Hora and Zach Johnson share their thoughts on farming and podcast hosting.

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FoodDaniel AckermanMay 1, 2019Comment
Disconnected From The River
Disconnected From The River

Catherine is an advocate protecting the North Minneapolis community while the Upper Harbor Terminal project is being enforced.

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Equity, CommunityIyana EstersApril 17, 2019river, woc, storytelling Comments
Floods and foggy forecasts for the Midwest
Floods and foggy forecasts for the Midwest

It’s been a soaking spring across the Midwest. The Water Main turned to the experts to find out why these floods were so much worse than years past.

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InfrastructureDaniel AckermanApril 12, 2019spring, snow, roadsalt Comment
 
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