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Electronics recycling

Under the Minnesota Electronics Recycling Act, the MPCA wishes to shift the responsibility for paying for collection and recycling of "covered electronic devices" away from the public sector, specifically local government.

Real bottom feeders: How removing carp can improve water quality

Removing Middle Lake from the impaired waters list required wrangling with a bottom feeder, the invasive carp.

Environmental Quality Information System (EQuIS)

The MPCA uses the EQuIS database to store and manage monitoring data and associated laboratory results from streams, lakes, groundwater, ambient air, soil, sediment, and gas, collected through MPCA programs and partnerships.

From the cab of a tractor, a long view on farm sustainability

For National Farmers Day, a profile of pork and crop farmer Randy Spronk of Edgerton, Minnesota, and his sustainable ag practices.

Most Minnesota lakes in good shape

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

Groundwater quality

Groundwater is the source of drinking water for about 75% of all Minnesotans and provides almost all of the water used to irrigate crops. Its purity and availability is critical to the health of the state.

Eco Living — How to start backyard composting

Spring is the time for awakening gardens from their slumber and cleaning up the yard. It’s also a good time to start thinking about a backyard compost pile. Here’s how to build one that’ll enhance soil health and that your neighbors won’t mind.

As Minnesota prepares for a cold, snowy winter, MPCA urges smart salting practices

Salt is commonly over-applied, sending too much chloride into our waterways and wreaking havoc on fish and other wildlife.

Managing mercury in dental wastewater

Dentists in Minnesota must meet federal and state requirements to limit the amount of mercury in their wastewater.

Eco Living – Feed your pumpkin to livestock to keep it out of the landfill

Composting your Halloween jack-o'-lantern is a good way to keep it out of the landfill. So is giving it to a local farmer.

Going natural for water quality

Removing of an old dam and restoring a creek's curves are improving habitat and water quality in the Pomme de Terre River Watershed.

Volunteer resources

We hope to make your monitoring experience as easy and enjoyable as possible. If you have any questions, or don’t find the resources you need, please contact us. 13456: Volunteer water…

Recycling recovery

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.

Smart Salting training

Smart Salting is a suite of techniques that minimize the environmental and economic impacts of chloride while still meeting public needs.

Step 4: Report adverse pesticide incidents

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

Grandma's Marathon, Minneapolis Toy Library among recipients of $1 million in MPCA grants for waste reduction and reuse

The MPCA has announced eight grant recipients that will receive a total of over $1 million in grants for projects focused on waste reduction and reuse. These statewide efforts will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants, reduce the demand for resources, and reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills.