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Investigation determined that PFAS pollution came from firefighting foam used at the college’s Emergency Response Training Center
The northeast region of Minnesota is home to the state’s metallic mining industry. The "Iron Range" has a history of iron ore (“ferrous”) mining dating back to the late 1800s and includes the large…
Lake of the Woods is a big lake with a big problem caused by one of nature’s smallest organisms: algae. Scientists from the MPCA and the Science Museum are working together to understand why.
This traveling exhibit that celebrates Minnesotans’ relationships with water is on display at the State Capitol through Feb. 27.
Particulate matter (PM) refers to various air particles, including dust, soot, smoke, and liquid droplets that range in size from less than 0.1 microns in diameter (smaller than a single bacterium)…
The Life and Breath report looks at public health and air quality data to gauge how air pollution is affecting our health in Minnesota.
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…
Conditionally exempt facilities do not need an air quality permit if they follow specific requirements.
Volunteer-collected data are regularly used in decision-making and conservation efforts. Find a program that excites you and join in.
The MPCA sought a contractor to lead the effort to identify and replace tribal members' old wood stoves that are not certified by the U.S. EPA.
Environmental information and permits that affect businesses using stationary engines or generators.
Groundwater is not a static thing, but moves around in the layers of rock and soil beneath our feet. How does this affect the work to treat contaminated groundwater and protect drinking water?
The MPCA closed 173 enforcement cases for water quality, air quality, waste, stormwater, and wastewater violations in the first half of 2023.