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The MPCA has begun work to implement a groundbreaking new law to remedy Minnesotans’ disproportionate exposure to pollutants.

Pig’s Eye Dump in Saint Paul has been slated for cleanup and restoration.

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

Francesca Crego, or Frannie, fondly recalls bike rides along the Mississippi River’s edge with her family. Growing up in the city, Frannie appreciated the feeling of mysticality brought by the river’…

Elk River Landfill, Inc. proposes to expand its existing municipal solid waste (MSW) landfill near Elk River.

MPCA has released the first in a series of reports on industrial uses of PFAS in Minnesota and identifying alternatives.

There are two types of federal air regulations, the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs) and New Source Performance Standards (NSPSs). Either or both regulations may…

We Are Water MN travels to Chisago County, where Dawn White has served as an educator and policy team member focused on preserving waters.

Air sensors are instruments that measure air quality conditions in near real time.

Complaints of discrimination will be investigated

Important details to help make your e-Service submittal go as smoothly as possible.

PFAS are persistent and problematic chemicals that are found throughout the environment and not just in areas where large quantities have been manufactured, disposed of, or spilled. PFAS are…

MPCA's Closed Landfill Program is a voluntary program established in 1994 to properly close, monitor, and maintain Minnesota's closed municipal sanitary landfills.

Where possible, permit holders must use MPCA's e-Services to apply for reissuance and administrative amendments.

MPCA evaluates water quality by measuring and monitoring the health of fish, macroinvertebrates, and plants.

A cumulative impacts analysis provides a comprehensive look at all burdens that affect a community or neighborhood.

The Clean Water Council was created to advise the Legislature and the governor on the administration and implementation of the 2006 Clean Water Legacy Act

Researchers collect samples of sediment from the bottom of Lake of the Woods in 2024. (Photo courtesy of St. Croix Watershed Research Station) After years of study…

Does it seems like the number of alerts due to wildfires has increased in the past few years? We’ve had 46 air-quality alerts since 2015—34 of those due to wildfire smoke.

Don't let your septic system freeze. Here are some simple tips that can help you avoid costly problems with your septic system.