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Snake River Watershed is resilient, allowing sensitive species to thrive
The Snake River Watershed and its water species are faring well in our changing climate, thanks to its undeveloped natural areas.
We Are Water MN adapts to COVID-19, opens in Morris
The University of Minnesota - Morris is hosting a COVID-conscious version of We Are Water Minnesota through October 19.
Emergency response and management
Above and beyond. MPCA recognizes the Cottonwood Fire Department for quick response and partnership in containing a fuel oil spill.
Meeting the challenges of PFAS
The MPCA is working to identify the sources of PFAS — a nearly ubiquitous class of chemicals — in our environment and find ways to tackle the problem that will have the most impact.
Report: Rainy River recovers, thanks to regulations and partnerships
Once one of the most polluted rivers in the state, the Rainy River now boasts “good to excellent” water quality.
The Rainy River: A recovering river now in need of protection
The Rainy River is in excellent condition. The river has made a remarkable recovery and now needs protection.
Minnesota to invest up to $3M in electric school buses
Minnesota is the first state in the Midwest to launch a pilot project to help fund the purchase of all-electric school buses and see how the vehicles perform in our state's harsh climate.
Clean Water Fund helps with expensive septic system fixes
A malfunctioning septic system can be one of the more expensive home repairs — and a major threat to water quality — but Clean Water Fund dollars are helping.
Get the lead out and win prizes!
The Get the Lead Out sweepstakes encourage Minnesota anglers to stop using lead tackle, and offer chances to win great prizes!
Beware of harmful algae blooms
Be alert to the possible presence of toxic algae in Minnesota lakes and rivers. Blue-green algae can be harmful to both people and pets and are more common in hot, calm weather.
Clean Water Partnership loans reducing water pollution, one project at a time
CWP loans help partners address unregulated sources of water contamination, such as failing septic systems and farmland runoff.
Protecting water quality from water softeners
Roughly 65 percent of all chloride passing through wastewater facilities — 136,000 tons of chloride annually — comes from residential and commercial water softening.
Burning wood in a pandemic: Tips for backyard fires
If you must have a backyard fire, take steps to reduce air pollution and protect people in your community with respiratory illnesses.
Reducing air pollution from off-road vehicles
Taylor Trucking Line in Northfield used grant funds from the MPCA to replace an older, polluting diesel engine in its terminal tractor with a new electric motor.
Line 3 contested case hearing schedule released
The MPCA has granted a contested case hearing on the agency's draft 401 water quality certification for Enbridge's Line 3 replacement project. What questions are being considered?