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John Wray Black Stewart passed peacefully away on August 20th, 2026, after a long illness, in Ganges, on Salt Spring Island. John left Ireland to come to Canada in 1964, and settled in Saskatoon where he joined the Department of Soil Science at the University of Saskatchewan. He was recognized Internationally for his research on phosphorus and sulphur cycling, which helped in predicting the effects of climate change.
Counterpoint | The case for a Minnesota climate superfund It’s simple: The folks who make the mess should be responsible for cleaning it up. By Ann Johnson Stewart and Athena Hollins Guest contributor(s) to the Minnesota Star Tribune "In 2024, the Rapidan Dam failed near Mankato. Costs to rebuild are estimated at $62 million, which will be borne by Blue Earth County residents and Minnesota taxpayers," the writers say. Above, the west bank of the river at the Rapidan Dam on July 2, 2024.
by Ann Johnson Stewart, Minnesota Reformer June 7, 2023 Editor’s note: Ann Johnson Stewart, a civil engineer and former state senator, is writing an occasional series of columns for the Reformer on infrastructure issues. I recently returned from a trip to Costa Rica. Our hosts advised us that the tap water was “probably safe” to drink. I chose not to. Unfortunately, that’s a familiar experience for many U.S. citizens here at home; even for some who live in Minnesota.
by Ann Johnson Stewart, Minnesota Reformer March 6, 2023 Editor’s note: This is the first in an occaional series of guest commentaries by former Sen. Ann Johnson Stewart, who is a civil engineer and will help explain features of Minnesota infrastructure — and why they’re so important. Related: The Minnesota House will take up a major public works bill Monday aiming to maintain and build infrastructure. I recently read a column about the “magic” of our water supply and treatment.
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