Half of Lakes, Few Streams in Twin Cities Watershed Fit for Recreation, Study Finds

摘要

An assessment for the Mississippi River-Twin Cities watershed found poor water quality through much of the area. The report, released Oct. 8 by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, stated that about half of the area's assessed lakes can support aquatic recreation such as swimming and boating, but only one in 18 streams can support such activity. High levels of bacteria in the streams limit their recreational use.