Featured stories
Company expansion stays on track with MPCA help
MPCA staff helped Legacy Building Solutions meet environmental requirements for its new painting and abrasive blasting operations.
Minnesota River stories: Mankato area paddlers combine river clean-up and recreation
The Minnesota River and its tributaries are popular for recreation, and Mankato-area paddlers play a part in river clean-up.
Seven green myths
Like any myth, the green variety may sprout from kernels of truth. But many are based on false or outdated information.
Ask the MPCA: Creating your own landfill
Can my neighbor just dig a hole and throw his garbage in it?
Five things not to miss at the Eco Experience/MN State Fair
We get it—you're busy. Here's a way to speed through the Eco Experience this year (but we think you'll want to stick around, because it's pretty cool).
Reducing phosphorus in the Minnesota River: Can past success be repeated?
Collaborative efforts have dramatically reduced phosphorus in wastewater discharges in the Minnesota River Basin in the past 20 years. Now widespread changes in land and water management are needed.
Building a rain garden, building communities
Minnesota GreenCorps member Yordanose Solomone served with Metro Blooms in 2018-2019. This video from ServeMinnesota features her work in Minneapolis, redefining environmental activism by growing green spaces and community.
Swapping diesel for electric
Broadway Resource Recovery in Minneapolis used grant money from the MPCA to replace polluting diesel equipment with an electric alternative.
Eco Experience 2019: Come see what’s new!
Planning your trip to the Minnesota State Fair? Visit the Eco Experience building to see both our new attractions and our returning favorites!
Solutions for the Minnesota River: Farm practices build soil health and improve water quality
Greg Entinger, who farms near New Prague, "bet the farm" on conservation practices and his investment paid off.
Expanding electric vehicle charging in Greater Minnesota
The MPCA has awarded grant funds to ZEF Energy, Inc., of Minneapolis to install 22 EV charging stations around Minnesota, thanks to funds from the Volkswagen Diesel Emission Settlement.
Forest preservation critical to Mississippi River-Grand Rapids watershed
Two new MPCA studies show that for preservation is the key to protecting the "very good" water quality in the Mississippi River-Grand Rapids watershed.
Widespread changes needed to improve water quality in the Minnesota River Basin
Changes in water and land management are needed across the Minnesota River Basin to improve water quality in the state’s namesake river, as well as streams and lakes throughout the 10 million acres of the basin.
Ask the MPCA: Scattering ashes from cremation
Can you dispose of cremated human remains on a public lake?
Recruiting for environmental justice
MPCA’s Environmental Justice Advisory Group is looking for six new members. Apply by August 12, 2019!