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fishing: Mecury levels rise in MN fish - 02/19/09 12:13 PM
This week the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) reported that there has been an unexpected rise in the mercury levels in northern pike & walleye fish caught in Minnesota.  (article on NorthlandOutdoors.com)
The sample fish were collected from 845 lakes across Minnesota, and the statewide trend indicates more than just a local source of contamination.  Local mercury contamination was on the decrease up until the mid 1990's.  Since the mid 1990's the trend has reversed, due possibly to the increased use of coal fired plants in Asia.
Fishing has been, and continues to be a favorite pass time in Minnesota.  … (0 comments)

 
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