The Minnesota Nutrient Reduction Strategy (NRS) compiles the latest science, research, and data and recommends the most effective strategies to reduce nutrients in our waters from both point and nonpoint sources. Reducing excess nutrients in waters — nitrogen, especially nitrate, and phosphorous — will improve water quality. The strategy serves as a framework, outlining how voluntary and regulatory actions can reduce nutrient pollution to meet long-term goals. When nutrient levels exceed natural conditions, they can cause excessive algae growth, low levels of oxygen, toxicity to aquatic life, and unhealthy drinking water. Reductions in Minnesota’s nitrogen and phosphorus pollution are needed to reach our in-state water quality goals and the goals that aim to restore the Gulf, Lake Winnipeg, and Lake Superior.
The Minnesota NRS contains important information for local governments, soil and water conservation districts, advocacy groups, state, and federal agencies.
The revised nutrient reduction strategy is available on the MPCA’s website.
Minnesota Nutrient Reduction Strategy | Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
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