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The Chippewa River Watershed covers 2,085 square miles and drains portions of eight counties in west central Minnesota.

The 2026 Climate Action Framework prioritizes reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting Minnesotans

The TMDL is based on 62 impairments for turbidity and total suspended solids along the Minnesota River and its tributaries and in the Greater Blue Earth River basin.

Starting Jan. 1, 2025, the first prohibitions of products containing intentionally added PFAS took effect in Minnesota.

Initial screening information for a contaminant of emerging concern, fluoxetine.

The MPCA has announced eight grant recipients that will receive a total of over $1 million in grants for projects focused on waste reduction and reuse. These statewide efforts will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants, reduce the demand for resources, and reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills.

Wastewater treatment and disposal are important for protecting and preserving Minnesota's water resources. MPCA regulates wastewater treatment activities in Minnesota.

Image Climate change is having a profound impact on Minnesota's natural environment. Many of our state's iconic native plants and animals — from birch…

We come from the stars Nibi Walks: A prayer for the water

It's Septic Smart Week and Minnesota local governments are reporting significant progress in fixing inadequate septic systems around the state.

Collaboration and engagement have been keys to progress in the St. Louis River AOC.

Resources for recycling market development

The Two Rivers Watershed is part of the Red River Basin in northwestern Minnesota. Two Rivers actually consists of three branches: the North, Middle, and South Branch.

Advisory group exists to elevate environmental justice as an agency priority and to integrate environmental justice considerations into agency programs and decision-making.

Nearly all feedlot owners are required to register with the state and update their registration information every four years, unless they have applied for a permit recently. This page includes information about how to register.

Climate adaptation is about developing strategies to help human and natural systems become more resilient to the effects of climate change.

Projects to prioritize environmental justice areas

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

Apply for funds to help assess sites with known or suspected contamination and develop remediation plans.

Governor Walz appointed Katrina Kessler as MPCA commissioner effective November 1. Kessler has been serving as an assistant commissioner.