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Minnesota is the first state government in U.S. to use this combination of innovative technologies to address "forever chemicals”
Two new reports by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) show water quality in the Rapid River Watershed near Baudette in far north-central Minnesota is generally good.
An updated water quality report on Lake Winona is now open for public comment
Three new reports by the MPCA show that lakes and streams in the Rainy River - Rainy Lake and Lower Rainy River watersheds have few impairments, but must be protected to ensure continued world-class recreational opportunities and wilderness experiences.
Removing Middle Lake from the impaired waters list required wrangling with a bottom feeder, the invasive carp.
Profile of Julia Dady, a volunteer water monitor for Battle Creek in Saint Paul.
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.
Evergreen story pointing out effects of winters warming faster than summers in MN. What does that mean in terms of ice cover (include latest graph), winter economies, fish? What role does climate change play in it?
Proposed changes to permits that regulate the state’s largest animal feedlots target nitrate pollution statewide.
Protection strategies are crucial to protect water quality of lakes and streams in the watersheds bordering the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in northern Minnesota according to four draft reports by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA).
Two new draft reports released by the MPCA find the majority of monitored stream waters in the Lac qui Parle River Watershed are not meeting water quality standards.
2022 recruitment season starts with a new, inclusive name for the Volunteer Water Monitoring Program
The MPCA is launching its recruitment for volunteers to help monitor the quality of lakes and streams, with a new, more inclusive name for this important program.
Across the state, water softeners contribute significantly to chloride pollution. Here’s how to make sure your water softener isn’t sending excess salt into the environment
The MPCA and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today released a drinking water supply plan for the 14 communities impacted by 3M’s PFAS contamination in the East Metro.