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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.
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.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) today announced a new initiative to monitor water quality throughout the entire Mississippi River within Minnesota’s borders for the first time in a single year.
MPCA Environmental Assistance grant program puts spotlight on mend-it clinics and other reuse and waste reduction efforts.
Some permittees are receiving phishing attacks claiming to be from the EPA. How to spot a phishing attack and what to do about it.
Salt is commonly over-applied, sending too much chloride into our waterways and wreaking havoc on fish and other wildlife.
Don't let your septic system freeze. Here are some simple tips that can help you avoid costly problems with your septic system.
This training program focuses on the implementation of best management practices for lawn/turf care maintenance.
The We Are Water MN exhibit at Art in Motion on the Lake Wobegon Trail in Holdingford runs from April 25 through June 17.
Retail establishments can receive a 45% rebate on purchases of lead-free tackle for resale.
The MPCA is leading multiple initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector.
The We Are Water MN exhibit in Duluth's Hartley Nature Center runs from February 29 through April 22.
Smart technology, conservation practices, and a commitment to clean water help this family dairy and crop operation thrive — while protecting rivers, streams, and future generations.
The MPCA is currently recruiting volunteers to measure water clarity in numerous lakes and streams across the state and then report the data back to the agency.
Profile of Karl Scheuer, a volunteer with the MPCA's Volunteer Water Monitoring Program
Before Laura Mendoza Romero got involved with shoreline restoration, she remembers going on boat rides and seeing all the different landscapes along the shore. Some houses you could barely see…
Water scientists from the MPCA published four watershed reports in 2025, updating the data we need to keep Minnesota’s waters clean and protected.
Industrial Stormwater Steps to Compliance - Step 2: Consider certifying for No Exposure
When temperatures climb, conditions are ripe for Minnesota lakes to produce algae blooms, some of which can be harmful to pets and humans.
A new $75,000 grant from the MPCA will help the U of M’s Forever Green Initiative make camelina a viable crop for sustainable aviation fuel.