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Clean Water Council

The Clean Water Council was created to advise the Legislature and the governor on the administration and implementation of the 2006 Clean Water Legacy Act

How one Minnesota community came together and restored a beloved trout stream

Thanks to years of restoration efforts, the MPCA confirmed the Kabekona River meets water quality standards for recreation and proposed its removal from the 2026 impaired waters list.

Minnesota Nutrient Reduction Strategy

The Minnesota Nutrient Reduction Strategy (NRS) compiles the latest science, research, and data and recommends the most effective strategies to reduce nutrients in our waters from both point and nonpoint sources.

Air quality alert extended through Wednesday, May 14, for northeast Minnesota

Image Air quality is expected to reach the orange AQI category in northeast Minnesota, which is unhealthy for sensitive groups.The Minnesota Pollution…

PFAS in Minnesota

Information about a variety of initiatives in Minnesota related to PFAS pollution.

Sherburne County | Elk River proposed municipal solid waste landfill expansion

Elk River Landfill, Inc. proposes to expand its existing municipal solid waste (MSW) landfill near Elk River.

MPCA seeks public comments on cleanup plans for Hibbing gas manufacturing Superfund site

The MPCA announced cleanup plans for the defunct Hibbing Gas Manufacturing Plant site, explained in a draft Minnesota Decision Document that is available for public comment until July 9, 2026.