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Stars of the North: Vineyard owners doing their part to protect Lake Irene
The L’Etoile du Nord Vineyard is featured in the traveling We Are Water MN exhibit, which is stopping at the the Legacy of the Lakes Museum in Alexandria through August 15.
MPCA to invest $2 million toward redevelopment of contaminated sites around Minnesota
This funding supports projects that focus on rebuilding small or family-owned businesses, creating green space, or developing affordable housing.
Are smoky summers the new normal?
Does it seems like the number of alerts due to wildfires has increased in the past few years? We’ve had 46 air-quality alerts since 2015—34 of those due to wildfire smoke.
Enjoying and protecting Lake Pepin
The We are Water MN exhibit and community engagement program is open now in Lake City. It explores the threats to Lake Pepin's health and the ways we can protect it.
New online trainings help small businesses find answers
New easy-to-access trainings help small businesses figure out if they are subject to MPCA regulations, and how to become more sustainable.
MPCA expands search for PFAS to nearly 400 facilities
The primary goal of the statewide PFAS monitoring plan is to protect families and communities from PFAS contamination.
Forces of water spurred resident’s move to Winona
Hear this and other stories at We Are Water MN, a traveling exhibit and community engagement program that is visiting Winona through April 25.
2022 recruitment season starts with a new, inclusive name for the Volunteer Water Monitoring Program
The MPCA is launching its recruitment for volunteers to help monitor the quality of lakes and streams, with a new, more inclusive name for this important program.
Minnesota GreenCorps helps tribal communities achieve energy savings
The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe has hosted five MN GreenCorps members, to help install solar panels and electric vehicle charges, promote food sovereignty, and more.
GreenCorps training helps balance winter salt use and water quality
Minnesota GreenCorps members serving with the City of Minneapolis developed a mini-course for residents about responsible use of deicing salt.
Rick Baird protects the Minnesota and Blue Earth rivers
Above and beyond. The City of Mankato's Rick Baird is leading efforts to protect water quality from runoff and hazardous spills.
Climate change threatens winter traditions
From shorter winter ice seasons to shifting fish populations, climate change is transforming Minnesota lakes as we know them.
We Are Water MN visits the State Capitol
This traveling exhibit that celebrates Minnesotans’ relationships with water is on display at the State Capitol through Feb. 27.
Ag and urban partners unite to address Minnesota’s water quality
Third annual gathering promises continued innovation and partnership
MPCA recognizes GAF for reducing air emissions
Above and beyond. MPCA recognizes this Minneapolis manufacturer for proactively reducing air emissions and carbon footprint