Water Resources

Mississippi River in northern Minnesota The program's goals are to understand the ecological structure and function of Minnesota's surface waters to predict, minimize and mitigate the effects of human impacts on biological communities, water quality and public health and other beneficial uses of these resources. Feel free to check out the links below for more information or use our contact form for specific questions. Thank you for your interest in our Institute.
 

Current Projects and Project Websites

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  • • Algae and Paleoecology
      Specializing in algal indicators and paleolimnological research
  • → Lake Access
      Showcasing real-time data from water quality robots in Minneapolis metro lakes
  • → Lake Superior Streams
      Stormwater and real-time stream data come alive for citizens, students, agencies and decision-makers.
  • → Minnesota Beaches
      A cooperative site to identify water quality issues on Minnesota beaches.
  • → Water on the Web (WOW)
      Training water science technicians for the future. A national on-line curriculum using advanced technologies and real-time data
  • • Amphibian Research
      Frogs as environmental indicators
  • → Coastal GIS
      Investigating the near shore waters of Lake Superior