Much of Minnesota in "restricted phase" requiring water conservation
8/30/2021 5:51:44 PM
CATEGORIES:
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
Saint Paul, MN
Start Date: 8/18/2021
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Many of Minnesota’s streams were low like during the 1988 drought or even the Dust Bowl years as the state Department of Natural Resources categorized much of the state as being in a “restricted phase” as drought continued to worsen. Water use must be limited to no more than 25% above water use in January. The new DNR restrictions take effect for about 300 towns within the Mississippi River Headwaters, Rainy River and Red River watersheds. The area encompasses Minneapolis and St. Paul, most of central Minnesota and much of the northern part of the state.
Minneapolis Star Tribune (Minn.), Aug 18, 2021
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