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Waterways in the northeastern part of the state are generally in better condition than those in the southern, central, and western regions.

Volunteer-collected data are regularly used in decision-making and conservation efforts. Find a program that excites you and join in.

Minnesota rivers are shrinking in the drought; some have their lowest flows in decades. What will be the long term effects?

Environmental information and resources for the automotive industry

The We Are Water MN exhibit in Duluth's Hartley Nature Center runs from February 29 through April 22.

Feedlot nutrient and manure management

A waste is any material that can no longer be used for its original intended purpose. The type of waste generated can include recyclables, solid waste, and hazardous wastes, which may be subject to specific management and disposal requirements.

PolyMet Mining plans to develop a mine and processing plant to extract copper, nickel, and precious metals.

Guidance for small businesses on reporting air emissions.

The Olmsted Soil and Water Conservation District's Soil Health Farm demonstrates how farmers can benefit from practices that also provide resilience to climate change.

For Katy Backes Kozhimannil, water is intrinsically tied to her life’s work. As a professor of public health at the University of Minnesota with a focus on rural communities, she has made it her life…

Communities that are resilient to climate change are able to effectively to prepare for and recover from its effects, and continue to thrive.

Resources for the dry cleaning industry

All facilities with air permits must submit an annual emissions inventory report to the MPCA that tracks actual emissions of major pollutants at that facility.

The Nemadji River Watershed spans the Minnesota-Wisconsin border and covers nearly 1.2 million acres.

The MPCA is working to address environmental concerns at the closed Freeway Landfill, to prevent the buried waste from affecting drinking water and the nearby Minnesota River.

Biosolids that will be applied to land must meet strict regulations and quality standards.

Minnesota is a national leader in ensuring healthy air quality. The Clean Air Act requires states to take significant responsibility for preventing and controlling air pollution. States must pass…

Data shows that ice cover on Minnesota's lakes doesn't last as long as it used to. That means a shorter ice fishing season, yes, but it also has implications for the environment and Minnesota's fish and wildlife.

In 2023, Minnesota saw more air quality alerts covering more days than ever before. Smoke from Canadian wildfires throughout the summer caused many of the alerts, though climate change is playing a growing role in Minnesota's air quality.