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Applicants wanted: Increasing Diversity in Environmental Careers program
The IDEC program seeks to create pathways to environmental careers for underrepresented students, racial or ethnic minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities.
A half century of Earth Day
A look back on decades of work, and some recent gains we’ve achieved with the help of our many partners and stakeholders.
Household hazards during the COVID-19 outbreak
Mercury spills from broken thermometers and improper mixing of cleaning solutions are creating hazards for Minnesota homeowners.
Freeborn County farmer trying newer technology to benefit crops and water quality
Controlled drainage is an inexpensive and effective way to hold water in the soil, working with existing drain tile.
Lake Pepin in need of protection
Lake Pepin in southeast Minnesota is close to meeting its custom water-quality standard designed to minimize algae, with more work needed upstream to meet the goal, according to a study recently released by the MPCA.
Continue to recycle organics!
The MPCA continues to encourage organics recycling despite challenges in the composting industry associated with COVID-19.
Participate in Line 3 telephone town halls
The MPCA will be holding three statewide telephone town hall meetings for the Enbridge Line 3 project starting Thursday, April 2nd. Find out how you can participate.
Water science on Lake of the Woods
Water researchers braved the wind and waves on Lake of the Woods in late October to retrieve water monitoring data.
Citizen science in action: Sheri Berg and family
Volunteer water monitoring runs deep for the Berg family in Becker County; they've been involved for more than three decades.
Wastewater operators critical to public health
The MPCA wants to thank wastewater treatment operators for their continued vigilance and service in the face of our current public health challenges.
In-person, public meetings for Line 3 canceled
Following COVID-19 guidance, all in-person, public meetings for Enbridge's proposed Line 3 replacement project are canceled. The public is invited to comment online.
Do not flush items other than toilet paper down your toilet
Due to the coronavirus concerns, there has been a run on toilet paper in stores. Don't let that tempt you to flush wipes, tissues, or other similar items down the toilet.
Citizen science in action
Beth LaVigne, a long-time volunteer stream monitor in Duluth, provides important data about Tischer Creek. She also incorporates her monitoring work into her classroom work as a professor of education.
Farmer-led coalition dishes the ‘dirt’ on soil health
The recently formed Minnesota Soil Health Coalition is encouraging farmers to adopt practices that will benefit the environment and their bottom lines.
Fire at Northern Metals facility in Becker
In the wake of the Northern Metals fire (Feb. 18-21), MPCA is assessing environmental impacts to surface and ground waters and soils.