Tom Meersman
Reporter | Environment
Phone: 612-673-7388
E-mail: meersman@startribune.com
Tom Meersman covers the environment and natural resources issues, such as water pollution, invasive species, wildlife and wetlands.
Recent content from Tom Meersman
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Final phase of arsenic cleanup starts in Minneapolis
Crews began removing contaminated soil at nearly 500 houses in south Minneapolis in what may be the end of a lengthy cleanup.
Sep 9, 2009 -
Robbers hit two backyard gatherings in Minneapolis
Gunmen shot one man in south Minneapolis during armed robberies at two gatherings.
Sep 6, 2009 -
Apostle Islands in for changes?
A new plan for the popular vacation spot would make it easier for people to visit the islands, but some oppose campground moves.
Sep 6, 2009 -
Ex-PCA official now a mining consultant
Nine months after leaving as head of the state Pollution Control Agency, Brad Moore is working with Barr Engineering and Crow Wing Power Co. in a project to mine manganese in Emily, Minn.
Sep 2, 2009 -
3M to begin chemical cleanup in Woodbury
The $12 million project is the second in a series of attempts to keep more 3M chemicals from entering east metro groundwater.
Aug 27, 2009 -
Central light-rail gets key U.S. support
The Central Corridor light-rail project remains on track, despite unresolved issues with the University of Minnesota.
Aug 20, 2009 -
Dentist seeks buffer zone along Zumbro
Too many crops are too close to streams in too many counties. A Rochester dentist wants that to stop to help restore the Zumbro River.
Jul 29, 2009 -
History-making landfill do-over continues in Washington County
Hazardous 3M trash buried decades ago in Washington County is being dug up and will be reburied with a protective lining.
Jul 28, 2009 -
3M chemicals found in residents' blood
Chemical levels in 196 adults are higher than national averages, but officials said their disease risk isn't greater.
Jul 9, 2009 -
Scientist's research trip has turned into a legal odyssey
A University of Minnesota Duluth graduate student has already spent twice as long in Brazil as he had planned, some of it behind bars. He still could face criminal charges.
Jul 7, 2009