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Minnesota’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions dropped by 14% between 2005 and 2022, according to a biennial report from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and Minnesota Department of Commerce

All facilities with air permits must submit an annual emissions inventory report to the MPCA that tracks actual emissions of major pollutants at that facility.

The MPCA is leading multiple initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector.

State Superfund sites are listed on the Minnesota Permanent List of Priorities (PLP) primarily in order to access funding when responsible parties are unwilling or unable to conduct the necessary site investigation and cleanup.

Permit applications must include detailed emissions calculations to help determine which permit type or permit amendment is needed.

Create an editable spreadsheet with the information indicated below. Each step in your calculations needs to be clear and easy to follow.Facility informationProvide the facility information listed on…

Create an editable spreadsheet of details about your facility to make calculations of emissions.

Tools to help small businesses determine if they need an air emissions permit and/or track compliance with their current air emissions permit.

An air emissions risk analysis estimates the potential human health risks from air pollution emitted by a facility.

Superfund requires specific investigation and cleanup processes, designates parties that are legally responsible for the cleanup, and provides funds for certain types of cleanups under Minnesota’s Environmental Response and Liability Act (MERLA).

Minnesota rules require many facilities that produce air emissions to conduct performance testing.

Minnesota GreenCorps member Heidi Blum focused on waste reduction and recycling in Edina, Minnesota.

Create an editable spreadsheet with the information indicated below. Each step in your calculations needs to be clear and easy to follow.Facility informationProvide the facility ID, file number, and…

Completed rulemaking for changes to reporting requirements for hazardous air pollutants (HAPs).

Guidance for small businesses on reporting air emissions.

For related studies and Technical Advisory Team meeting notes, visit this document sharing site.

For National Farmers Day, a profile of pork and crop farmer Randy Spronk of Edgerton, Minnesota, and his sustainable ag practices.

Up to $20 million in grants for projects that restore and enhance aquatic resources, wildlife, habitat, fishing, and outdoor recreational opportunities in portions of Washington, Ramsey and Dakota counties and downstream areas of the Mississippi and St. Croix rivers affected by PFAS released by 3M.

The MPCA enforces federal and state requirements for air quality permitting.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is planning to add sites in New Hope, Saint Paul, and Rochester to the state's Permanent List of Priorities (PLP). Members of the public are invited to provide comments.