Nitrogen
NITROGEN VIDEOS
What is Nitrogen? (03:15 minutes)
Why are elevated nitrate levels a concern? (01: 26)
Why are elevated nitrate levels a problem in the Minnesota River Basin? (01:05)
What are the major sources of nitrogen to surface waters in the Minnesota River Basin? (01:57)
What role does the Minnesota River play in the nitrate problem in the Gulf of Mexico? (01:14)
MEET THE EXPERTS
Pat Baskfield – Hydrologist, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Dr. Dan Engstrom - Director, St. Croix Watershed Research Station
FACT SHEETS
Nitrogen Overview (pdf)
MEET THE EXPERTS
Pat Baskfield, Hydrologist, MPCA
Dr. Dan Engstrom - Director, St. Croix Watershed Research Station
RESOURCES
Nutrient Reduction Strategy (MPCA Web Link)
Nitrate Standards (MPCA pdf)
State of the Minnesota River: Surface Water Quality Monitoring Reports