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New reports from the MPCA highlight restoration investments and improved water quality while calling for continued work to address persistent challenges in southeastern 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…

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…

The MPCA has developed best practices for vapor intrusion mitigation and public communication work used by the agencies and our contractors.

Pesticide NPDES permit steps to compliance Step 4: Report adverse pesticide incidents

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

The Buffalo River Watershed covers more than 1,100 square miles in portions of Becker, Clay, Otter Tail, and Wilkin counties, with a small portion of its headwaters in the White Earth Reservation.

MPCA invited grant proposals from public, private, and nonprofit delivery and commercial service providers to fund cleaner transportation vehicles.

Residential wood burning has been increasing in Minnesota, both for home heating and recreation.

Bagnado, a 25-foot-tall spinning tornado of plastic bags, will return to Eco Experience at the Minnesota State Fair

Elk River Landfill, Inc. proposes a northward expansion of its landfill into Livonia Township.

Contaminated land creates significant problems for our health, environment, and economy in Minnesota. By cleaning up problem areas and protecting against future contamination, we can make land safe…

Profile of Karl Scheuer, a volunteer with the MPCA's Volunteer Water Monitoring Program

St. Paul Brass manufactures brass, bronze, and aluminum castings in the Frogtown neighborhood of Saint Paul, an environmental justice area.

The MPCA has important roles in protecting and restoring waters in degraded conditions.

The Cannon River Watershed is located south of the Twin Cities and encompasses areas of Dakota, Goodhue, Le Sueur, Steele, Rice and Waseca counties.

Financing is available for public entities in Minnesota to expand or improve stormwater infrastructure.

Water softeners produce much of the chloride that pollutes Minnesota’s waters. An MPCA grant aims to reduce that pollution with water softener replacement rebate programs.

The MPCA studies, monitors, and regulates numerous water pollutants to protect human health and the environment. At the state level, three agencies share the monitoring and control of pollutants:the…

The MPCA studies, monitors, and regulates many land pollutants that affect the quality of life in Minnesota and the health of residents.