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Removing of an old dam and restoring a creek's curves are improving habitat and water quality in the Pomme de Terre River Watershed.

Lake of the Woods is a big lake with a big problem caused by one of nature’s smallest organisms: algae. Scientists from the MPCA and the Science Museum are working together to understand why.

Financial assistance for SSTS work is targeted to units of local government.

Financing for wastewater and stormwater projects is available for public entities.

Trichloroethylene and perchloroethylene have contaminated groundwater and caused vapor intrusion issues at this site.

A stormwater system upgrade in Duluth was expanded with the help of an MPCA employee who tapped into available funding. It protects Lake Superior and can serve as an example for other cities and counties.

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

Fire departments are often the first responders to incidents that include spills of hazardous substance.

Chloride is a problem for wastewater facilities and stormwater permittees.

Clean Water Fund dollars come from the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment that Minnesotans approved in 2008.

Projects will reduce the amount of waste entering landfills, benefiting the environment and local economies.

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

The Air We Breathe report looks at public health and air quality data to gauge how air pollution is affecting our health in Minnesota.

Complying with the MS4 general permit

From the days when raw sewage flowed into rivers and lakes, Minnesota’s water bodies have come a long way. However, there is still work to be done in the restoration and protection of our waters.

Resources for the dry cleaning industry

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

Under the new EPR program, Minnesota is phasing out all product packaging sold in our state that is not refillable, reusable, recyclable, or compostable by 2032.

MPCA's recommended review criteria for wastewater treatment facilities that need to perform system maintenance that requires approval to bypass untreated or partially treated domestic wastewater.

MPCA evaluates water quality by measuring and monitoring the health of fish, macroinvertebrates, and plants.