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The Two Rivers Watershed is part of the Red River Basin in northwestern Minnesota. Two Rivers actually consists of three branches: the North, Middle, and South Branch.
Going beyond compliance yields benefits like cost savings, improved health, greater efficiency, marketing advantages, enhanced employee morale, and stronger business resilience.
The MPCA studies, monitors, and regulates water pollutants to protect human health and the environment. Minnesota water quality standards strives to protect water for use, measures health of waters, and guides limits on what regulated facilities can discharge to surface waters.
The 2025 MPCA annual report on Brownfields celebrated numerous major achievements cleaning up and rehabilitating polluted properties.
Important details to help make your e-Service submittal go as smoothly as possible.
Any facility that emits air pollutants above certain levels is required to have an air quality permit.
The MPCA's Petroleum Remediation Program addresses risks to people and the environment from contamination caused by leaking petroleum storage tanks.
Minnesota participates in this statistical survey of the condition of our nation's lakes, ponds, and reservoirs.
Dentists in Minnesota must meet federal and state requirements to limit the amount of mercury in their wastewater.
A TMDL to address E. coli aquatic recreation impairments in five main-stem reaches of the Minnesota River.
Addressing excess nutrient levels in Lake Pepin based on the site-specific water quality eutrophication criteria for the lake developed by the MPCA.
Prevent costly sewer clogs by keeping grease out of sinks and by not flushing disposable wipes.
Environmental regulations vary by industry. To help you navigate this, we've compiled key considerations based on common industries, processes, and equipment.
In Minnesota, wastewater treatment operators must be certified to ensure that facilities meet operational requirements.
Minnesota rules require that anyone installing, repairing, or removing regulated underground storage tanks be certified by the MPCA.
The We Are Water MN exhibit in Duluth's Hartley Nature Center runs from February 29 through April 22.
Three members of MN GreenCorps worked through the Minneapolis Public Schools' free meal box program to promote waste reduction and recycling.
Instructions for preparing for and completing the online exam for underground storage tank operator certification.
What is "What's in my neighborhood?"What's in my neighborhood provides a wide variety of environmental information about your community.Search for:properties that were previously contaminated and…
The MPCA has developed best practices for vapor intrusion mitigation and public communication work used by the agencies and our contractors.