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Profile of Karl Scheuer, a volunteer with the MPCA's Volunteer Water Monitoring Program
Pollinators are essential to everyday Minnesotans, our economy, and our food production. Learn why these pollinators are so vital through exhibits at this year’s Eco Experience.
Removing Middle Lake from the impaired waters list required wrangling with a bottom feeder, the invasive carp.
We Are Water next visits Ortonville and the Big Stone Lake area March 15 through April 21.
What to consider when cold weather has you looking into home weatherization projects
This long-term data gathering initiative helps track trends in water bodies around the state. The MPCA is grateful for every volunteer who has dedicated time to monitoring their favorite lake or stream.
Across the state, water softeners contribute significantly to chloride pollution. Here’s how to make sure your water softener isn’t sending excess salt into the environment
The MPCA added three bodies of water to the impaired waters list for PFAS contamination. Which are they? How did they get polluted? And how much PFAS does it take to contaminate a body of water?
Profile of Julia Dady, a volunteer water monitor for Battle Creek in Saint Paul.
For National Farmers Day, a profile of pork and crop farmer Randy Spronk of Edgerton, Minnesota, and his sustainable ag practices.
Smart technology, conservation practices, and a commitment to clean water help this family dairy and crop operation thrive — while protecting rivers, streams, and future generations.
Anglers can choose lead-free materials when shopping for fishing tackle. Popular options include tungsten, steel, tin, bismuth/tin, and glass.
Minnesota GreenCorps member Leslie Alcantar Mejia helped Hennepin County toward its goal of planting 1 million trees during her service term.
Answers to common questions about the Construction Stormwater Permit application
Mankato nonprofit South Central Minnesota Food Recovery used MPCA grant money to build out a network to save food from the landfill and distribute it to people in need.
Learn about environmental regulations that may apply to your business. It is not an exhaustive list, so other regulations may apply.
Volunteers across Minnesota’s 87 counties have been collecting pine needles from coniferous trees in their neighborhoods to help the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency better understand how to protect Minnesotans from PFAS pollution.
S.M. Hentges & Sons, a Jordan-based construction company, paid $13,078 for construction stormwater violations for a project in Chaska.
How to prepare recycling for the curb
Question and answer session with Lisa Weidemann, a community affairs specialist with the MPCA, about her work with the agency.