Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

In his 35 years as a Congressman,  Oberstar says one of his proudest legislative accomplishments took place before he was elected.

Approximately 90,000 Minnesotans heat their homes with fuel oil, and they should inspect their fuel oil tanks and piping to prevent leaks and spills this winter.

Two public meetings to describe the sampling processes and possible contaminants are scheduled for Oct. 5.

The list, updated every two years, includes 3,643 total impaired waters.

"The Clean Water Act was has forever changed how we monitor and protect our water," says Commissioner John Linc Stine of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA).

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has placed the sections on the state’s impaired waters list for exceeding the water quality standard for turbidity.

Comments on the report must be sent in writing to the MPCA by Oct. 17, 2012.

The public comment period ends Oct. 3.

The Council will make budget recommendations to the governor and the legislature in December.

Comments on the report of the Crystal Lake water quality study will be accepted through Sept. 26, 2012.

The stormwater violations occurred along 18 highway miles in Koochiching County, Minn.

Comments will be accepted until Sept. 19, 2012

Be sure to check out the Healthy Local Foods area at the Eco Experience to watch cooking demonstrations and taste locally produced foods.

Council members will tour sites to see work that's being done to protect and restore Minnesota waters.

The MPCA and the Minnesota Department of Health are helping to organize this event for Fridley residents.

Fairgoers can look at a variety of real insects under a microscope and learn what those insects tell us about water quality.

Visit the Eco Experience to see the latest designs in energy solutions for your home or cabin.

Nearly 1.5 billion plastic bottles are sold in Minnesota each year, but just 25 percent of them get recycled.

Written comments on the Baers Poultry EAW should be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 5, 2012.

A public comment period began June 18, and due to unforeseen circumstances, will be extended through Sept. 4, 2012.

Getting ready for the seventh year at the Minnesota State Fair, the Eco Experience is better than ever! Every area of the exhibit has added new components to get Minnesotans to take action in their everyday lives.

Comments invited on environmental worksheet for proposed expansion of Randy’s Sanitation facility in Wright County

Hot, dry summer offers rare testing opportunity on the Minnesota River

MPCA seeks comments on report detailing compliance with metro area waste disposal restrictions

Flood sediments in Duluth's Fond du Lac neighborhood pose no health threat