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State investigating chemical exposure in White Bear Township
State agencies are investigating possible community exposure to an industrial solvent used by a manufacturer in White Bear Township.
To catch a sturgeon
Did you see the story about the record-breaking(?) sturgeon caught in the St. Croix River? Well, our sturgeons might not be as big, but they tell a good story about water quality.
Good news from the St. Louis River area of concern
Nearly 150 people braved -15° temps to fill Pier B hotel’s ballroom in Duluth to celebrate news of the St. Louis River Area of Concern (AOC) restoration progress.
Above and beyond: Construction stormwater
Above and beyond. MPCA recognizes Minnesota Power and MnDNR for proactive construction stormwater management
46,000 gallons of chemicals cleaned up at closed Mpls business
The MPCA recently completed an emergency cleanup at a metal finishing facility to prevent chemical exposure to Northeast Minneapolis community.
Microfiber matters
Take a look in your closet. What do you see? Clothes you wear? Clothes you never wear? You’re probably not thinking, "that’s a lot of plastic!"
Air quality monitor braves the frigid temps
Why would anyone in their right mind climb up on a rooftop in this weather? For air quality specialist Lad Strzok, it's all in a day's work.
Look on the bright side of the bitter cold
The silver lining of this extreme cold snap in Minnesota? You'll see fewer emerald ash borers next year. And that's good for the trees.
For the good of our lakes, science says bring on the cold weather
Although this deep freeze we are experiencing is no fun, even for hardy Minnesotans, it could benefit our valuable lakes.
Frigid temperatures and lack of snow can spell trouble for septic systems
It's not too late to protect your septic system. Here are some simple tips that can help you avoid costly problems.
The air we breathe 2019
Find out what the MPCA is doing to protect and improve Minnesota’s air quality in our new report.
We Are Water exhibit in Crookston through March 4
The We Are Water exhibit invites visitors to come to a deeper understanding of what taking care of water means to people.
Mostly good news about water quality in the La Crescent area
New report: Most streams in the Mississippi River-La Crescent watershed support good water quality, but not the lower part of Pine Creek. which has high sediment that can harm trout habitat.
Learn about road salt and better ways to manage slippery roads
The Freshwater Society's Road Salt Symposium (February 7) offers the latest innovations to reduce salt use while maintaining safe roads.
Winter idling
When the frigid weather hits, it’s common to let your car warm up before heading to work, but idling your vehicle in the winter can do more harm than good.