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The Chippewa River Watershed covers 2,085 square miles and drains portions of eight counties in west central Minnesota.
Removing of an old dam and restoring a creek's curves are improving habitat and water quality in the Pomme de Terre River Watershed.
MPCA recognized 253 municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants for outstanding operations in 2023.
Reusing and recycling materials from construction and demolition (C&D) can help address pressing disposal and contamination issues in Minnesota, and have significant economic and environmental benefits.
This year’s theme is Advancing Nutrient Trading with Sustainable Farming and Conservation Practices.
The Pomme de Terre River begins cool and clear in Otter Tail County, bordered by wooded hills and grassy meadows. It flows south through several lakes; as the river nears its mouth, it is bordered by eroding banks, becoming increasingly muddy before discharging into the Minnesota River at Marsh Lake.
Only a very small portion of the 1.35-million-acre Upper Big Sioux River Watershed is located in Lincoln County in western Minnesota; the vast majority is located in eastern South Dakota.
In Minnesota, backyard burning is illegal for most homeowners. Change disposal habits to protect human health and reduce pollution.
MPCA permits are required to both build and operate landfills in Minnesota.
Projects will reduce the amount of waste entering landfills, benefiting the environment and local economies.
Instructions for preparing for and completing the online exam for underground storage tank operator certification.
Residential wood burning has been increasing in Minnesota, both for home heating and recreation.
The Rainy River - Rainy Lake Watershed covers 583,791 acres. Open water makes up 75,815 of those acres and wetlands occupy another 84,851 acres. The watershed is 64% in St. Louis County and 36% in Koochiching County. The northern boundary is part of the international border waters with Ontario, Canada.
Industrial stormwater steps to compliance Step 6: Meet requirements
Mercury is a naturally occurring element that is toxic to humans and animals. At room temperature, mercury is a silvery, liquid metal, but it can also evaporate and become airborne. Mercury does not…
In Minnesota, wastewater treatment operators must be certified to ensure that facilities meet operational requirements.
Nearly all feedlot owners are required to register with the state and update their registration information every four years, unless they have applied for a permit recently. This page includes information about how to register.
While hundreds of fish kills occur in Minnesota every year, mostly in lakes and ponds, fish kills on trout streams in southeast Minnesota are much less common.
Air sensors are instruments that measure air quality conditions in near real time.
Certain proposed projects — based on their nature, size, location, or other factors — must go through an environmental review before any required permits or approvals are issued.