Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

Portions of an air quality alert due to wildfire smoke have been cancelled for western and southern Minnesota. Learn more about the changes to this alert here: pca.state.mn.us/news-and-stori…

TODAY: Join us from 1-2:30 p.m. for a Q&A session on the draft update to the Minnesota Nutrient Reduction Strategy! The NRS will help inform strategies to address or prevent excess nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorous from impacting our waters. More: pca.state.mn.us/events-and-mee…

Does your lake get angry and become the Hulk? Thick green goo on the water may mean harmful algae is present. Remember, when in doubt, stay out!

An air quality alert has been issued due to wildfire smoke for Wednesday, July 23, through Friday, July 25, for northwest Minnesota. Air quality is expected to reach the red AQI category, which is unhealthy for everyone. More information here: pca.state.mn.us/news-and-stori…

An air quality alert has been issued due to wildfire smoke from Saturday, July 19, to Monday, July 21, for northwest, north central, and northeast Minnesota.

We’re all feeling the impacts of climate change. Minnesota is updating its Climate Action Framework in 2025 with a stronger focus on local collaboration and community development. Share your thoughts on our climate action steps here: engage.eqb.state.mn.us/climate-action…

An air quality alert has been issued due to wildfire smoke for Thursday, July 17, for portions of north central MN. Air quality is expected to reach the orange AQI category in north central and northeast Minnesota, which is unhealthy for sensitive groups. pca.state.mn.us/news-and-stori…

Don't let pups play in water with noticeable algae or scum on the shore! Pets are especially vulnerable to harmful algae because they tend to swallow more water while swimming and playing or when licking their coat.

UPDATE: An air quality alert due to wildfire smoke continues through Tuesday, July 15, for west central and northwest Minnesota. Air quality in these regions is expected to reach the orange AQI category, which is unhealthy for sensitive groups. pca.state.mn.us/news-and-stori…

TODAY: Join us from 1-2:30 p.m. to get an overview of the 2025 Minnesota Nutrient Reduction Strategy draft update. This update includes a decade's worth of new data and research and will inform the way we address excess nutrient pollution in our waters. pca.state.mn.us/events-and-mee…

An air quality alert due to wildfire smoke has been extended through Tuesday, July 15, for northern Minnesota. Air quality is expected to reach the red AQI category in northern Minnesota, which is unhealthy for everyone. pca.state.mn.us/news-and-stori…

UPDATE JULY 14: An air quality alert due to wildfire smoke continues through Monday, July 14, for northern Minnesota. Air quality is expected to reach the red AQI category, which is unhealthy for everyone. Learn more: pca.state.mn.us/news-and-stori…

An air quality alert has been issued due to wildfire smoke until 9 a.m. on 7/14. Air quality is expected to reach the purple category, very unhealthy for everyone, in northern MN & will be in the red & orange categories in southern MN. Learn more: pca.state.mn.us/news-and-stori…

An air quality alert has been issued due to wildfire smoke for Friday, July 11, for northwest and north central Minnesota. Air quality is expected to reach the purple AQI category in northwest Minnesota, which is very unhealthy for everyone. Learn more: pca.state.mn.us/news-and-stori…

Who's this diva?? In today's round of "who's that bug?" we have another case-maker on our hands. This bug has only been recorded three times in Minnesota and likes small, fast-moving streams. Put your guesses in the comments!

Preparing for climate change is a big challenge, but Minnesota has a plan. We’re updating our Climate Action Framework in 2025 with a stronger focus on local collaboration and community development. Share your thoughts on our climate action steps here: engage.eqb.state.mn.us/climate-action…

Climate change is making Minnesota warmer and wetter. We’re updating Minnesota’s Climate Action Framework in 2025 with a stronger focus on local collaboration and community development. Share your thoughts : engage.eqb.state.mn.us/climate-action…

Happy Independence Day! As you celebrate the founding of our nation, we hope you remember to recycle properly and light campfires responsibly. Let's take care of our country as we celebrate it this July 4th!