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James Wooton puts his scuba diving skills to work monitoring for aquatic invasive species in Otter Tail County lakes.

MPCA’s work on the climate-smart food systems grant from the EPA is ongoing amid strong interest

Volunteer-collected data are regularly used in decision-making and conservation efforts. Find a program that excites you and join in.

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

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are a group of chemicals that can vaporize into air. VOCs are in thousands of daily use products, including paint, varnish, wax, and various cleaning, degreasing,…

Owners/operators of construction activity must complete several steps before completing a permit application and beginning construction. These steps also help owners/operators determine their eligibility for coverage under the general permit.

The Vermilion River Watershed, located within northern St. Louis County, covers 662,427 acres, or 1,035 square miles.

Superfund requires specific investigation and cleanup processes, designates parties that are legally responsible for the cleanup, and provides funds for certain types of cleanups under Minnesota’s Environmental Response and Liability Act (MERLA).

Our climate has already changed and will continue to change. Minnesotans are feeling impacts of climate change, from higher temperatures, more extreme storms with intense flooding, and changes in our…

Information about the work to clean up the pollution from over 100 years of unregulated development and industrial practices.

Lights, camera, antics! Students at Century College script and produce a fun video as part of their coursework.

A stormwater system upgrade in Duluth was expanded with the help of an MPCA employee who tapped into available funding. It protects Lake Superior and can serve as an example for other cities and counties.

Find out whether your feedlot needs to register, to get an environmental review, or apply for a permit.

Elk River Landfill, Inc. proposes to expand its existing municipal solid waste (MSW) landfill near Elk River.

MPCA evaluates water quality by measuring and monitoring the health of fish, macroinvertebrates, and plants.

Pesticide NPDES permit steps to compliance Step 4: Report adverse pesticide incidents

Application forms and instructions for applying for wastewater permits.

Edina-based startup, Naware, recently took the $10,000 Green and Sustainable Chemistry Prize, sponsored by the MPCA as part of the MN Cup, for combining two unlikely technologies to replace herbicides in lawncare with a more environmentally friendly alternative.

Eight cities will receive grants to create plans that will protect homes and businesses from flooding and other climate impacts

Collaboration and engagement have been keys to progress in the St. Louis River AOC.