Chloe Johnson
Environmental Reporter
EnvironmentA graduate of American University in Washington, D.C., Johnson joined the Star Tribune in 2022. She has completed the Metcalf Institute's Science Immersion Workshop for Journalists, and is a member of the Society of Environmental Journalists. Johnson previously covered the environment at the Charleston Post and Courier in South Carolina, where her work was honored as a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.
Latest from Chloe Johnson
Environment
Minnesota wants new limits on 3M plant that piped industrial chemicals into the Mississippi River
The permit proposed by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is the first-ever attempt to set hard limits for the chemicals coming out of a factory.
September 6, 2024
Outdoor Activities
What it takes to stock the State Fair fish pond: a secret lake, electrofishing and collateral damage
The Department of Natural Resources’ fish collection is one of the most popular attractions at the fair. Here’s what it takes to make it happen.
August 30, 2024
Environment
Mississippi River sheen mystery solved
The MPCA says lubricant from the Coon Rapids Dam was to blame.
August 23, 2024
Environment
Farmer pursues fresh challenge to White Earth Nation over Minnesota tribe’s water rules
A smaller farmer is now challenging permits for river water use, after showdown with potato-growing conglomerate.
August 23, 2024
Environment
Second sheen is under investigation as MPCA probes possible contamination in Mississippi River
Minneapolis and St. Paul both turned off their downstream drinking water intakes, though Minneapolis has since returned to using river water.
August 21, 2024
Environment
After legal setbacks, company will explore making Minnesota copper-nickel mine more eco-friendly
The mine, originally proposed by the Glencore subsidiary PolyMet, has faced court losses over three major permits.
August 14, 2024
Outdoors
From Line 3 to ‘carbon-free’: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s record on environment and climate
As governor, Walz boasts a series of what progressives view as major wins, but he has also disappointed environmental advocates on decisions about mining, oil pipelines, ag pollution and more.
August 7, 2024
Environment
Coal ash tainted water spills next to a popular northern Minnesota wild rice bed
An underground pipe may have been leaking for five days before it was discovered, according to Minnesota Power.
August 6, 2024
Environment
Second sheen is under investigation as MPCA probes possible contamination in Mississippi River
Minneapolis and St. Paul both turned off their downstream drinking water intakes, though Minneapolis has since returned to using river water.
August 21, 2024
Environment
After legal setbacks, company will explore making Minnesota copper-nickel mine more eco-friendly
The mine, originally proposed by the Glencore subsidiary PolyMet, has faced court losses over three major permits.
August 14, 2024
Outdoors
From Line 3 to ‘carbon-free’: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s record on environment and climate
As governor, Walz boasts a series of what progressives view as major wins, but he has also disappointed environmental advocates on decisions about mining, oil pipelines, ag pollution and more.
August 7, 2024
Environment
Coal ash tainted water spills next to a popular northern Minnesota wild rice bed
An underground pipe may have been leaking for five days before it was discovered, according to Minnesota Power.
August 6, 2024