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New Hydrogeologist Supervisor Leads the DNR’s County Groundwater Atlas Team

In late 2024, Vanessa Baratta-Person gratefully accepted the role of Hydrogeologist Supervisor of the County Groundwater Atlas (CGA) team at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). She succeeds Paul Putzier, who retired in August 2023. Vanessa joined the DNR in 2013 as a field technician, monitoring surface water in southwestern Minnesota. In May 2014, […]

President’s Letter

President’s Letter

March 6, 2025
National Groundwater Awareness Week is March 9-15

National Groundwater Awareness Week is March 9-15

March 6, 2025
Is Your Well Water Safe? Get Free Nitrate Testing This April

Is Your Well Water Safe? Get Free Nitrate Testing This April

March 6, 2025
Fake Dye Traces: St. Patrick’s Day Underground in St. Paul

Fake Dye Traces: St. Patrick’s Day Underground in St. Paul

March 5, 2025
Environmental Quality Board needs feedback from Groundwater Professionals

Environmental Quality Board needs feedback from Groundwater Professionals

March 5, 2025
Study Examines the Age of Groundwater and Nitrate Trends in Southeast Minnesota

Study Examines the Age of Groundwater and Nitrate Trends in Southeast Minnesota

March 5, 2025
The DNR Offers Three New County Groundwater Atlases

The DNR Offers Three New County Groundwater Atlases

March 5, 2025

MPCA Releases Groundwater Quality Report

March 5, 2025

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) recently released a new report describing ambient groundwater quality conditions. This new report incorporates data and findings from state monitoring activities and includes updated findings on the current status and trends in a variety of water-quality constituents, including nitrate, chloride, pesticides, PFAS, pharmaceuticals, and flame retardants. The report is available at the below link: 2025 MPCA Groundwater Quality Condition Report MGWA Newsletter Main Page…

Message from the President

Message from the President

January 6, 2025
Private Well Pesticide Sampling Project Update

Private Well Pesticide Sampling Project Update

January 6, 2025
Bob Tipping — New MGS Director

Bob Tipping — New MGS Director

January 6, 2025

Fall Conference Recap

January 6, 2025

The MGWA fall conference, “Groundwater Resilience in the Upper Midwest” was held on November 19th at the Heritage Center in Brookyln Center, MN and featured presentations on groundwater projects and studies from across the state of Minnesota (and a bit beyond). The presentations highlighted sustainability, PFAS detection, and water circularity efforts across the Midwest and provided attendees with a broader understanding and perspective on a range of groundwater issues across…

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