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Studies find chemicals in lakes and rivers

Two new studies confirm that a wide variety of unregulated chemicals are ending up in Minnesota’s lakes and rivers.

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Help wanted: Monitor lakes and streams

Join more than 1,400 Minnesotans who track the health of their favorite lake or stream through Citizen Lake and Stream Monitoring.

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Take action to reduce manure runoff

As a another winter of heavy snowfall gives way to warming temperatures, rapid melting and potential for flooding pose challenges for manure management.

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When good food goes bad

No one buys food with the intention of throwing it away. But according to the EPA, more than 34 million tons ends up as garbage every year.

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  • Testing the waters

    Testing the waters

    New tools help MPCA and DNR staff monitor water quality in the Whitewater River watershed in southeastern Minnesota.

  • Don't flush medicines down the drain

    Don't flush medicines down the drain

    Medicines flushed down the drain can contaminate water, which can hurt fish and other aquatic wildlife, and end up in our drinking water.

  • Bringing polluted land back to productive use

    Bringing polluted land back to productive use

    For 25 years, Minnesota’s petroleum remediation programs have provided businesses, farmers, and homeowners assistance and funding to clean up property contaminated by petroleum leaks and spills.

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