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Alert continues and now affects all of Minnesota due to smoke from wildfires in Ontario and Manitoba.

We have some suggestions for avoiding disposable items, excessive packaging, and single-use plastics when shopping for your everyday needs.

The Army has proposed a plan for cleaning up contaminated sediment in Round Lake, located within the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) site.

Agency credits Bishop with advancing innovative solutions to environmental challenges.

The newest We are Water MN exhibit highlights Pipestone's unique geography and its many challenges to water quality.

If the property I'm selling has an abandoned septic system, do I need to do anything before putting it on the market?

Canby Creek now flows into Del Clark Lake and protects Canby from flooding, while providing outdoor recreation and excellent water quality.

The honey bee population is in danger. If these important pollinators disappear, so will many of our favorite foods.

My housing development has a stormwater pond. What do we need to know about maintaining it?

The MPCA is working on both short and long-term solutions to the growing waste problems in the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

What is a stormwater catch basin, and should I be worried about it?

We're a landscaping company that needs to dispose of some chemicals. What should we do with them?

When temperatures climb, conditions are ripe for Minnesota lakes to produce algae blooms, some of which can be harmful to pets and humans.

Graduation is a time to celebrate a bright and sustainable future. Why not plan a party that’s fun, memorable, and green?

I've switched to non-lead fishing tackle to protect wildlife in Minnesota. How do I safely dispose of the lead stuff?