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Volunteer-collected data are regularly used in decision-making and conservation efforts. Find a program that excites you and join in.
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…
Smith Foundry has ceased operations at its East Phillips facility after an investigation and settlement with the U.S. EPA that the MPCA supported.
Join the Cooperative Purchasing Venture (CPV)Through the Cooperative Purchasing Venture (CPV), eligible entities can purchase goods, certain services and utilities from contracts established for…
Water softeners produce much of the chloride that pollutes Minnesota’s waters. An MPCA grant aims to reduce that pollution with water softener replacement rebate programs.
In Minnesota, about 18,000 regulated underground storage tanks (UST) are in use. State rules specify requirements for underground storage tanks (UST) that store petroleum or hazardous substances, and any piping or other structures that are part of the tank systems.
Batteries aren’t trash, they’re treasure: Recycling old batteries gives their materials a new life. Visit CollectED's new, carnival-style interactive exhibit at MPCA's Eco Experience at the Minnesota State Fair to learn more about batteries.
The MPCA will analyze varying background sulfate levels across Minnesota, which could inform our implementation of the wild rice sulfate water quality standard.
Apply for the 2025-2026 Minnesota GreenCorps program and spend a year working on environmental issues and making a difference in communities around the state.
The 2025 MPCA annual report on Brownfields celebrated numerous major achievements cleaning up and rehabilitating polluted properties.
Francesca Crego, or Frannie, fondly recalls bike rides along the Mississippi River’s edge with her family. Growing up in the city, Frannie appreciated the feeling of mysticality brought by the river’…
Projects will reduce the amount of waste entering landfills, benefiting the environment and local economies.
MPCA studies shows 75% of Minnesota lakes meet standards for recreation. Clean Water Fund dollars help answer water quality questions.
James Wooton puts his scuba diving skills to work monitoring for aquatic invasive species in Otter Tail County lakes.
There are two types of federal air regulations, the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs) and New Source Performance Standards (NSPSs). Either or both regulations may…
Each year, Minnesotans throw away more than 850,000 tons of recyclables, worth around $153 million. Here's how we're reducing those numbers in Greater Minnesota.
Clearing ice? Before you reach for the salt bag and begin to scatter, consider using other tools to get the job done that are less toxic to our waterways and our beloved pets, and will save you money.
In most of Minnesota’s livestock-dense counties, feedlot oversight is a cooperative effort between the MPCA and county government.
Training resources for feedlot officers in Minnesota.
Two small creeks in the Nemadji River watershed are cleaner, and some fish have returned, after restoration work that the MPCA took part in.