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In Minnesota, backyard burning is illegal for most homeowners. Change disposal habits to protect human health and reduce pollution.

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 kind of permit a facility needs depends on how much air pollution the facility could emit based on its equipment or processes.

Controlling phosphorus is an important part of protecting Minnesota waters.

Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality certified farms have added more than 2,000 new conservation practices, including over 110,000 acres of new cover crops that protect Minnesota’s waters.

Residential wood burning has been increasing in Minnesota, both for home heating and recreation.

This feature summarizes findings from four WRAPS reports in 2024: Root River, Mississippi River-St. Cloud, Pomme de Terre River, and Mississippi River-Lake Pepin Tributaries.

Community wastewater treatment facilities and their operators play a critical role in maintaining a health community and preserving and protecting our waters.

We Are Water MN travels to Stillwater to focus on the St. Croix River, featuring artwork by painter Kami Mendlik.

Composting your Halloween jack-o'-lantern is a good way to keep it out of the landfill. So is giving it to a local farmer.

Eight cities will receive grants to create plans that will protect homes and businesses from flooding and other climate impacts

State agencies, counties, municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and many others are engaged in protecting Minnesota lakes.

EPA awards Minnesota $200 million in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants

The Burnsville Sanitary Landfill (BSL) will expand to accommodate the growing municipal waste needs of the Twin Cities metro area. The expansion is part of the landfill’s long-term plan to extend the useful life of the landfill to 2062.

Intense storms of late spring can wash soil and other pollutants into rivers. Producers can use several techniques to protect their soil and water quality.

Lights, camera, antics! Students at Century College script and produce a fun video as part of their coursework.

Sustained efforts by cities and water management organizations have restored water quality in two Dakota County lakes.

Image In Minnesota, 2,469 schools serve more than 898,000 K-12 students and employ thousands of teachers and staff. An MPCA study found that Minnesota…

The MPCA is committed to engaging broadly with the public and ensuring that residents affected by its decisions have a voice in its processes.

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