New research from the University of Minnesota examined levels of neonicotinoid insecticides — commonly called neonics — in surface and groundwater across Minnesota.
New research from the University of Minnesota examined levels of neonicotinoid insecticides — commonly called neonics — in surface and groundwater across Minnesota.
The findings, published in Science of The Total Environment, reveal the extent of contamination across the state and help inform water treatment plans for these important sources that provide drinking water for a large number of Minnesotans.
Funding for this project was provided by the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR).
U of M researchers in the College of Science and Engineering worked in collaboration with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to collect water samples from all over the state at various depths and analyze the differences between urban and rural areas.
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