Transparency can be a useful indicator for overall water quality. What happens in the coming decade will be pivotal to the future of our lakes. The zoning and development decisions of local governments can have a profound effect. But so will the actions and attitudes of all of us who love to live near or play on the water. We've learned the hard way that once a lake declines, recovery can be long and expensive - when it's even possible.
Prevention is key.
How Minnesotans handle the rapidly converging pressures on our water resources in the next 10 years may determine the quality of those waters for the next century. If you have suggestions on how we can improve our service to you, please drop us a note. For more information about Minnesota, visit the Northstar Web site.