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The Rainy River - Headwaters Watershed covers nearly 1.9 million acres, starting in northern Cook and Lake Counties and flowing west/northwesterly into St. Louis County and the Canadian border waters.

A training and certification program for evaluating aquatic life in Minnesota’s rivers and streams.

MPCA plans to amend existing Minnesota Rules governing permits and solid waste landfills (chapters 7001 and 7035).

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

Minnesota has revised state water quality standards to incorporate a tiered aquatic life use (TALU) framework for rivers and streams.

Ground-level ozone is a secondary pollutant formed through chemical reactions between nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Ozone can irritate the eyes, nose and throat,…

The Blue Earth River begins in northern Iowa and meets with the West Branch Blue Earth River in Faribault County. The watershed includes parts of eight counties in southern Minnesota and four in northern Iowa.

Chloride is a problem for wastewater facilities and stormwater permittees.

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

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

Learn what you can do to protect yourself and your community from environmental problems caused by flooding.

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

Stakeholders affected by the Minnesota Electronics Recycling Act must be registered with the MPCA.

$5.5 million grant from the U.S. EPA will help three Minnesota school districts partially electrify their bus fleets.

Through a certificate of need process, MPCA is offering existing landfills the opportunity to expand their existing capacity.

Hot mix asphalt plants in Minnesota must follow federal and state air standards.

MPCA issues coverage to construction site owners and their operators to prevent stormwater pollution during and after construction, and protect Minnesota's water resources.

Training resources for feedlot officers in Minnesota.

Emissions generated from gasoline and diesel powered vehicles are the greatest source of air pollution in Minnesota

MPCA permits are required for construction, modification, and operation of facilities where solid waste is treated, stored, processed, transferred, or disposed.