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Under/above ground storage tanks
Above and beyond. MPCA recognizes Derek Medved for proactive, responsible tank management at his gas stations.
Minnesota GreenStep Cities program celebrates 10 years, looks to future
Cities and partners around the state are celebrating 10 years of the GreenStep Cities program guiding and supporting cities to become more sustainable.
Minnesotans share views on Clean Cars proposal
We asked, you answered: thousands of residents from across the state have shared their thoughts on the proposed Clean Cars Minnesota rule. What are they saying?
Don't put your Christmas tree in the trash
Keep that dry pine out of the garbage and even out of the compost site!
New year’s resolution: Watch your waste
Have you resolved to eat healthier and watch your waist this year? Consider also watching your waste!
Preventing pollution on the fly
Quick thinking and actions by wastewater treatment operators in Orr, Minn., prevented major upset to the city's wastewater treatment system in the wake of a business fire.
Farm-city collaboration helps Waverly Lake
A sustained and collaborative effort by residents, farmers, state and local governments, and other stakeholders has resulted in improved water quality in Waverly Lake.
Protecting our unpolluted waters
The MPCA doesn't only identify contaminated waters in need of restoration. It also calls out areas with excellent water quality that we must protect to keep healthy.
Ag-urban partnership to help the Minnesota River
Cities and ag stakeholders are getting together to find ways to improve water quality in the Minnesota River.
Don’t be a turkey: No grease in your sinks, no wipes in your pipes
This holiday season, prevent costly sewer clogs by keeping grease out of sinks and by not flushing disposable wipes.
Plum Creek payoff
Efforts by local residents and partners to improve water quality in Plum Creek have paid off — the stream is now meeting water quality standards that it previously failed to meet.
Remedies for contaminated sites in the Duluth harbor
The MPCA weighed options and sought public input before selecting remedies for three contaminated sites on the Duluth waterfront. Project design will now begin.
Become an energy vampire slayer
Unsuspecting homeowners everywhere are falling victim to vampires…energy vampires! Find out how to slay these energy vampires by turning off electronic devices that keep drawing power even when they are turned off.
Balancing road safety and road salt
The 19th Annual Road Salt Symposium looked at protecting lakes and streams from chloride pollution while keeping ice off roads and sidewalks.
MPCA tests urban air quality with new sensor network
The MPCA installed 44 new air-quality monitors in Minneapolis and St. Paul neighborhoods last spring, and are reporting their findings to date at upcoming community meetings.