Field work has increased and additional water sampling will take place. The MPCA is working primarily with researchers and scientists from the University of Minnesota, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, the US GeologicalSurvey and also with the National Wildlife Health Center and the U.S. Environmental Protection to investigate the problem. These partners are providing extensive chemical and toxicological analysis of the water and sediments and are characterizing the internal abnormalities and analyzing parasites and microorganisms. MPCA is conducting field surveys, collecting frog and environmental samples, and coordinating the overall scientific research with the partners. More information about deformed frogs in Minnesota is available at the MPCA's frog page on this Web site.
Feedlot Permits to regulate feedlots in Minnesota.
These permits are intended for feedlots with 1,000 or more animal units. The permit has requirements for construction, monitoring, land application of manure and other conditions to prevent pollution of surface and ground water. For more information about feedlots, visit the MPCA's feedlots page on this Web site. For more information about Minnesota, visit the Northstar Web site.