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Gardening in the city
It's spring time and our thoughts are turning to the outdoors and gardening. But before you choose a garden space, think about how the land was used in the past.
Save your food: 10 tips to avoid wasting groceries & money
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, more than 30% of groceries in the United States gets thrown away every year. Here are some tips to help.
Dashboard 2018: Measuring the work of our agency
We track data related to the goals of our agency — air pollutants, water restoration, and how quickly we issue permits.
Don't let hazardous products and floodwaters mix
Recent heavy snow combined with warmer temperatures has rivers rising rapidly and flooding. Protect your home by getting rid of or moving hazardous household products.
$47 million from VW settlement = cleaner air in state
The MPCA released a draft state plan for public comment in February of 2018, and the final version balances and reflects the large amount of wide-ranging input heard.
Help make Earth Day every day
The official Earth Day may only come once a year, but you can celebrate it every day. Here are some earth-friendly things you can do to help protect the air we breathe, the water we use, and the land we live on.
20 years, 400 volunteers, and priceless information about water quality
It started in 1998 with 17 volunteers monitoring the health of 22 stream sites in southeast Minnesota. Today there are more than 400 volunteers and 500 stream sites across Minnesota.
CLOUD: New air app shines light on weather
The app allows you to go outside and point your phone at the sky. Then it tells you if it's cloudy, sunny, or raining — or many other things.
Fix a leak and save
Learn how you can save water and money by check your toilets and faucets for leaks.
We Are Water MN now in Moorhead
A traveling exhibit exploring the science and emotion of Minnesota's water will be at the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County March 13 through June 17.
Above and Beyond: Industrial Stormwater
Above and beyond. MPCA recognizes Sunnyside Marina for voluntary improvements to their boat-wash operations. Their new treatment system collects and cleans wash water, reducing water use by 80%.
North Shore scenic area home to increasing development, impairments
Scenic North Shore's increasing development and altered drainage have contributed to 7 impaired streams.
Minnesota GreenCorps accepting host site applications through March 23
MPCA is accepting applications from organizations interested in becoming host sites for the 2018-2019 year of the Minnesota GreenCorps program.
We've got a plan — for improving the environment
The MPCA's five-year strategic plan focuses on 16 goals that accelerate environmental and human health benefits and better serve agency customers.
$47 million can right a lot of wrongs
The draft plan details the first phase of spending settlement funds to replace large, older, dirtier diesel equipment or vehicles with newer equipment that runs much cleaner. The plan is open for public comment through March 19.