Water Quality and Conservation

River Rapids
River Rapids

Why you should care about water quality

Minnesota’s lakes, rivers, streams, wetlands, and groundwater are valuable public resources. In addition to being powerful symbols of our state, they provide drinking water, recreational and tourism opportunities, wildlife habitat, water for agriculture and industrial uses, and more. Protecting our water resources will also protect human health, our ecosystems, and Minnesota’s economy. Read more from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

NRC Water Quality Symposium

Our Groundwater Connection

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency: Conserving Water

Our Lakeshore Connection