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Improving water quality in Lake George has required treating phosphorus in the water and filtering pollutants out of urban stormwater.

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

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

MPCA's fish sampling process and why we do it

Frequently asked questions about SSTS certification and licensing.

MPCA’s community air monitoring pilot grant program will provide $4.85 million to build more networks of community air sensors in the Twin Cities metro area.

When food spoils or is thrown away before we eat it, the resources that went into creating the food are wasted.

Chrome-plating facility in St. Louis Park is the alleged source of pollution in local lakes.

Answers to common questions about the Construction Stormwater Permit application

The MPCA intends to repeal Minnesota Rules, parts 7023.0150, 7023.0200, 7023.0250, and 7023.0300 relating to Clean Cars Minnesota (CCM).

Businesses like grocery, liquor, and convenience stores depend on refrigeration systems. Some of these systems, however, can prove expensive to operate and harmful to the environment.

MPCA Environmental Assistance grant program puts spotlight on mend-it clinics and other reuse and waste reduction efforts.

Controlling phosphorus is an important part of protecting Minnesota waters.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) today took another step forward in addressing nitrate pollution statewide by issuing updated water permits for about 1,000 large feedlot operations. These permits take effect when the current ones expire.

The MPCA is granting $4.4m from VW settlement funds to replace dirty diesel trucks with cleaner drivetrains. Similar previous grants show how the program works.

The Climate Smart Food Systems initiative, funded by the U.S. EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program, positions Minnesota as a national model for transforming our food system from farm to freezer.

The MPCA regulates most aspects of livestock management including the location, design, construction, operation, and management of feedlots and manure-handling facilities.

Question and answer session with Addison Otto, a rule coordinator with the MPCA, about her work with the agency and how her hobby farm informs her work.

Proposed changes to permits that regulate the state’s largest animal feedlots target nitrate pollution statewide.

Findings underscore need to reduce use of “forever chemicals”