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Air quality alert issued due to wildfire smoke for Sunday, June 8, for all of Minnesota

Image Air quality is expected to reach the orange AQI category for all of Minnesota, which is unhealthy for sensitive groups.The Minnesota Pollution…

MPCA's Kevin Stroom sees the big picture by studying the smallest creatures

First of a series of MPCA staff profiles. Kevin Stroom conducts research on streams and has published a report about Straight River.

Are smoky summers the new normal?

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.

Sherburne County | Elk River proposed municipal solid waste landfill expansion

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

GreenCorps salt sleuths solve over-salting “mysteries” in Minneapolis

Solving the problem of oversalted sidewalks is elementary!

MPCA seeks public input as it opens animal feedlot rule to better protect state waters

MPCA is opening the rule that regulates about 17,000 animal feedlots.

A 'learning year' begins for Minnesota’s new boat wrap stewardship program

Minnesota is the first state to require producers fund boat wrap collection and recycling.

No grease in your sinks, no wipes in your pipes

Prevent costly sewer clogs by keeping grease out of sinks and by not flushing disposable wipes.

Building material reuse and recycling

Reusing and recycling materials from construction and demolition (C&D) can help address pressing disposal and contamination issues in Minnesota, and have significant economic and environmental benefits.

Water quality

The MPCA studies, monitors, and regulates water pollutants to protect human health and the environment. Minnesota water quality standards strives to protect water for use, measures health of waters, and guides limits on what regulated facilities can discharge to surface waters.

Don't let your septic system freeze

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

Standards for sources of drinking water

Planned amendments to Minn. Rules ch. 7050 affect the Class 1 beneficial use, which protects waters (both surface and groundwater) used as a source for domestic consumption.

Del Clark Lake built for flood control in Canby

Canby Creek now flows into Del Clark Lake and protects Canby from flooding, while providing outdoor recreation and excellent water quality.

Blue-green algae and harmful algal blooms

When temperatures climb and the summer sun beats down, conditions are ripe for Minnesota lakes to produce harmful algae blooms, some of which can be harmful to pets and humans.

Air quality alert issued due to wildfire smoke until Monday, July 14, for all of Minnesota

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for all of Minnesota. The alert takes runs until 9 a.m. on Monday, July 14. Air quality is expected to reach the purple AQI category in northernMinnesota, which is very unhealthy for everyone.

Air quality alert issued due to wildfire smoke through Monday, June 2, for all of Minnesota

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for all of Minnesota. The alert runs until 6 p.m. on Monday, June 2. Air quality is expected to reach the red AQI category in northern Minnesota, which is unhealthy for everyone. The rest of the state will reach the orange AQI category, which is unhealthy for sensitive groups.