| Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

Pouring salt from a coffe mug on icy sidewalk

Minnesota GreenCorps members serving with the City of Minneapolis developed a mini-course for residents about responsible use of deicing salt.

From shorter winter ice seasons to shifting fish populations, climate change is transforming Minnesota lakes as we know them.

Satellite image of algae growth in Lake Winnipeg

A new planning effort in northwest Minnesota takes a basin-wide approach to reducing the state's phosphorous contributions to the Red River, and to Canada's Lake Winnipeg.

A very large pile of empty glass bottles

Some Minnesota companies are helping expand the use of recycled materials in the state, thanks to market development grants from the MPCA.

Governor Walz appointed Katrina Kessler as MPCA commissioner effective November 1. Kessler has been serving as an assistant commissioner.

A man speaking to a group of people outside a brick building. The man is gesturing toward a rain garden and river in the distance.

State and community leaders visited Faribault and Northfield to observe Minnesota climate resiliency efforts in action.

Aerial view of a brown river with tree-lined banks, a town on the right side, and a bridge in the distance.

MPCA staff studied the river during this summer's extreme drought conditions to see if tighter limits on phosphorus are protecting aquatic life.

MPCA studies shows 75% of Minnesota lakes meet standards for recreation. Clean Water Fund dollars help answer water quality questions.

A boat ramp leads to a dry river bed. A man stands on the dry ground looking at the river in the distance.

Minnesota rivers are shrinking in the drought; some have their lowest flows in decades. What will be the long term effects?

Hands scooping ingredients out of a bulk bin

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

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