Who was involved in this special review evaluating atrazine impacts in Minnesota?
The Department of Agriculture is the lead state agency for pesticide regulatory activities in Minnesota, and works with researchers at the Department of Health and the Pollution Control Agency to evaluate atrazine impacts. The Health Department assesses human health impacts based on applicable scientific data and develops drinking water guidance. The Pollution Control Agency assesses environmental impacts and establishes water quality standards for surface waters based on protecting human health and aquatic communities.