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Learn what steps you can take to reduce the pollution from small neighborhood sources.

We Are Water MN travels to Stillwater to focus on the St. Croix River, featuring artwork by painter Kami Mendlik.

The MPCA developed the Wastewater Nitrogen Reduction and Implementation Strategy to decrease the wastewater sector’s nitrogen loads for the protection and restoration of bodies of water in and downstream of Minnesota.

Eight cities will receive grants to create plans that will protect homes and businesses from flooding and other climate impacts

EPA awards Minnesota $200 million in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants

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…

The MPCA is proposing to amend Minnesota Rules governing animal feedlots.

Intense storms of late spring can wash soil and other pollutants into rivers. Producers can use several techniques to protect their soil and water quality.

State experts anticipate an active summer for air quality alerts with recurring ozone and wildfire smoke events

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

Lights, camera, antics! Students at Century College script and produce a fun video as part of their coursework.

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

Chloride is a problem for wastewater facilities and stormwater permittees.

Medicines flushed down the drain can contaminate water, which can hurt fish and other aquatic wildlife, and end up in our drinking water.

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

With all the talk about health these days, consider the health of the soil beneath your feet. Farmers in western Minnesota are doing just that, teaming up to improve soil health.

Minnesota state agencies and local governments are working together to protect drinking water supplies.

Minnesota’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions dropped by 14% between 2005 and 2022, according to a biennial report from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and Minnesota Department of Commerce

Profile of Julia Dady, a volunteer water monitor for Battle Creek in Saint Paul.

Projects will reduce the amount of waste entering landfills, benefiting the environment and local economies.