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From shorter winter ice seasons to shifting fish populations, climate change is transforming Minnesota lakes as we know them.

Abdirahman Hassan Abdirahman Hassan’s story begins in Mombasa, Kenya, a coastal city where the presence of the Indian Ocean was a childhood highlight. “I grew up…

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.

Sandy and Jay Boss Febbo shared their story as part of We Are Water MN, a traveling exhibit and community engagement program that explores Minnesotans’ relationships with water.

The time that Andy Vig spends along the Minnesota River near Hoċokata Ṫi, cultural center of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, serves as a reminder of where his water comes from and a…

Improving water quality in Lake George has required treating phosphorus in the water and filtering pollutants out of urban stormwater.

MPCA's fish sampling process and why we do it

Sustained efforts by cities and water management organizations have restored water quality in two Dakota County lakes.

Environmental information and permits that affect wood-finishing industries.

Environmental information and permits that affect businesses that paint, coat, or strip surfaces.

Riverview LLP is seeking to expand its existing West River Dairy facility near Morris from 7,855 cows to a total capacity of 18,855 cows.

The MPCA plans to amend water quality standards (Minn. Rules chapter 7050) affecting Class 2 beneficial uses, which protect surface waters for aquatic life and recreation.

A program to provide sustainable, longer-term funding a select number watersheds to make measurable and visible progress.

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

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

MPCA established a network of long-term biological monitoring stations that represent a variety of stream types in their most natural condition.

The Olmsted Soil and Water Conservation District's Soil Health Farm demonstrates how farmers can benefit from practices that also provide resilience to climate change.

Stormwater runoff is a leading source of water pollution, and the state general permit is designed to reduce the amount of sediment and other pollutants entering state waters.

Answers to frequently asked questions about compliance and MPCA's enforcement of environmental rules in Minnesota.

Minnesota has a growing salty water problem that threatens its freshwater fish and other aquatic life. Chloride from both de-icing salt and water softener salt gets into lakes and streams, and…