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Image Stormwater has an enormous impact on water quality in Minnesota, whether it's runoff from farm fields or from urban hardscapes. Rain and snow…

The northeast region of Minnesota is home to the state’s metallic mining industry. The "Iron Range" has a history of iron ore (“ferrous”) mining dating back to the late 1800s and includes the large…

Resources developed by the Minnesota Department of Health and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to help you spread the word about how Minnesota will reduce “forever chemicals” through Amara’s Law.

Find out what’s being done in Minnesota’s watersheds to protect and improve water quality.

Any facility that is engaged in a narrative activity or a primary SIC code, as listed in the Multi-Sector General Permit, needs to apply for industrial stormwater permit coverage or certify for No Exposure.

In 2010, the MPCA began receiving public inquiries about projects to mine silica sand for use in hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” a drilling method used for natural gas and oil wells.

The East Fork Des Moines River Watershed covers 839,518 acres, which includes Minnesota's Martin and Jackson counties.

All facilities with air permits must submit an annual emissions inventory report to the MPCA that tracks actual emissions of major pollutants at that facility.

Most AST systems that contain liquid capable of polluting the waters of the state are subject to state rules and permits.

The Soiled Undies exhibit at the Eco Experience at the Minnesota State Fair might look off-putting at first, but it's a good demonstration of the importance of soil health and how healthy soil can help the environment.

MPCA issues coverage to construction site owners and their operators to prevent stormwater pollution during and after construction, and protect Minnesota's water resources.

The Nemadji River Watershed spans the Minnesota-Wisconsin border and covers nearly 1.2 million acres.

Information about a variety of initiatives in Minnesota related to PFAS pollution.

The St. Louis River Watershed covers 3,584 square miles at the head of the Great Lakes and represents the extreme headwaters of the St. Lawrence River.

The MPCA studies, monitors, and regulates many land pollutants that affect the quality of life in Minnesota and the health of residents.

Guidance on NPDES/SDS construction stormwater requirements

Biosolids that will be applied to land must meet strict regulations and quality standards.

3M will use an advanced wastewater treatment system to remove per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from its Chemical Operations facility in Cottage Grove.

First of a series of MPCA staff profiles. Kevin Stroom conducts research on streams and has published a report about Straight River.

Initial screening information for a contaminant of emerging concern, Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid.