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Streams of the Upper St. Croix Watershed are among the most biologically intact, healthy, and resilient of watersheds in Minnesota.

Thermal paper is thin with a slick feel or sheen finish and discolors easily when scratched.

Findings underscore need to reduce use of “forever chemicals”

The MPCA solicited project proposals to distribute $1.6 million for climate planning projects to communities across Minnesota.

The MPCA sought project proposals to distribute $1.1 million in grants for climate planning projects to small communities with populations of less than 10,000. 

The Meadows Mobile Home Park discharged untreated sewage to the ground in two separate violations in 2025.

American Peat Technology paid a penalty of $12,468 for failing to properly maintain and inspect equipment designed to monitor and reduce air pollution.

The Lake of the Woods lies on the border between the U.S. and Canada; the watershed covers 734,783 acres.

When workers at The Lawn Barber in Elysian start up their electric mowers, they appreciate more than the quiet hum. They also appreciate the extra time the crew earns…

Canby Creek now flows into Del Clark Lake and protects Canby from flooding, while providing outdoor recreation and excellent water quality.

MPCA is planning new rules governing how the MPCA determines currently unavoidable uses of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in products.

The MPCA has withdrawn proposed rules relating to waste treated seeds.

Profile of Karl Scheuer, a volunteer with the MPCA's Volunteer Water Monitoring Program

Three committees are accountable to and advise the full Clean Water Council. Meetings are scheduled and open to the public.

To prevent food waste at its veterans homes, the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs used a $185,000 MPCA grant to purchase new meal-ordering technology.

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of thousands of human-made chemicals that do not break down over time. PFAS are sometimes called “forever chemicals” due to their extreme…

Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality certified farms have added more than 2,000 new conservation practices, including over 110,000 acres of new cover crops that protect Minnesota’s waters.

Image In Minnesota, 2,469 schools serve more than 898,000 K-12 students and employ thousands of teachers and staff. An MPCA study found that Minnesota…

Answers to questions frequently asked by municipalities about management of contaminated sediments in stormwater collection systems that they own and operate.

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