The MPCA has completed another step towards the cleanup of the Ponds behind Erie Pier project, one of 11 MPCA remediation projects in the Duluth-Superior Harbor.
News releases
MPCA a step closer on St. Louis River Area of Concern cleanup with Erie Pier Ponds —
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Northshore Mining seeks water quality certification from MPCA —
Monday, October 19, 2020
The MPCA today released a draft 401 water quality certification for Northshore Mining Company and is asking for public input on the draft certification.
Crown Cork & Seal pays $60,173 for air quality violations in Steele County —
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Crown Cork & Seal, a company that makes packaging products, has agreed to pay a $60,173 civil penalty to the MPCA for air quality violations at its manufacturing facility in Owatonna.
River Country Cooperative pays $15,988 for petroleum storage tank violations in South St. Paul —
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
River Country Cooperative has paid a $15,988 civil penalty to the MPCA for petroleum storage tank violations at its facility in South St. Paul.
As nation marks Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, locals on guard to protect St. Croix River —
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
The St. Croix River, treasured for its natural features, cultural significance, and exceptional fishing and boating, is heralded by officials in Wisconsin and Minnesota as a shining example of successful water protection.
MPCA releases second draft permit for Prairie River Minerals —
Friday, October 9, 2020
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) today released its second of two draft permits for Prairie River Minerals.
New wood-stove emission standards in effect in Minnesota —
Thursday, October 8, 2020
As of May 2020, new stoves and outdoor boilers must be certified to new emission standards to be sold or installed in Minnesota.
MPCA announces new protective water and fish values for PFAS —
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Today the MPCA announced several metro water bodies now have new protective water and fish consumption values for perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), one of the most studied per - and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Red River Basin waterways, damaged by land alterations and climate change, need restoring —
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
The MPCA has released reports on water-quality problems in the Roseau River and the Snake-Middle Rivers watersheds,
Owner of former SurTec plating business in Eveleth pays $19,325 for hazardous waste violations —
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Martin Zuponcic, of Cook, Minn., has paid a $19,325 civil penalty to the MPCA for a series of hazardous waste violations at SurTec, Inc., a former chrome-plating business in Eveleth.
Central Bi-Products facilities fined $130,000 for wastewater violations —
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Farmers Union Industries, LLC, has agreed to pay $130,000 for wastewater overflow and other violations at its Central Bi-Products rendering plants in Redwood Falls and Long Prairie.
MPCA releases first draft permit for Prairie River Minerals demonstration project —
Thursday, September 24, 2020
The MPCA today released its draft water-quality permit for the Prairie River Minerals demonstration project near Coleraine.
Worsening effects of climate change threaten Minnesota’s work to improve water quality —
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
The Environmental Quality Board’s 2020 State Water Plan and the MPCA's Nutrient Reduction Strategy Progress Update call for collaboration, action, and integrating climate change mitigation and adaptability into all levels of water planning.
During Minnesota’s Climate Week, MPCA highlights growing challenges and solutions through digital initiatives —
Monday, September 21, 2020
Every day, Minnesotans are experiencing the adverse effects of climate change. As part of Climate Week in Minnesota, the MPCA launched two digital initiatives to draw attention to climate issues: Our Minnesota Climate, a new interagency website about the state’s integrated climate initiatives, and a social media campaign about the effects of climate change happening across Minnesota here and now.
New water quality reports: Phosphorus and bacteria are top challenges in Mississippi River-Sartell Area Watershed —
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
According to new draft reports released by the MPCA, surface waters in the Mississippi River – Sartell Watershed are in fair condition, but phosphorus and E. coli pollution are threatening aquatic life and recreation in several streams and lakes.
Koda Energy pays $13,600 for air quality violations at Shakopee biomass energy facility —
Monday, September 14, 2020
Koda Energy LLC has paid a $13,600 civil penalty to the MPCA for a series of air-emission violations at its biomass energy generation facility in Shakopee.
MPCA, DNR announce recommendations to protect East Metro’s drinking water from PFAS contamination —
Thursday, September 10, 2020
The MPCA and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a $700 million drinking water protection plan for the Twin Cities East Metropolitan Area.
MPCA extends public comment period for Waukon Dairy in Norman County —
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
The MPCA has granted a 30-day extension for comments on a proposed dairy operation in Norman County to allow additional public review of information related to groundwater availability.
Alexandria public meeting addresses chloride pollution in wastewater treatment discharges to local lake —
Thursday, August 27, 2020
The MPCA will host an online public informational meeting on Thursday, September 3, on its proposal to reissue the Alexandria Lakes Area Sanitary District's wastewater treatment permit with a variance.
MPCA to expand electric vehicle charging network by more than 2,500 miles in Greater Minnesota —
Thursday, August 27, 2020
The MPCA announced today it will fund the installation of up to 38 additional fast charging stations in Greater Minnesota, extending the existing EV highway corridor network by more than 2,500 miles.
Duluth Ready Mix Concrete pays $12,300 for industrial stormwater violations in St. Louis County —
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Duluth Ready Mix Concrete Inc. has agreed to pay a $12,300 civil penalty to the MPCA for stormwater violations at its gravel pit in Canyon, about 35 miles northwest of Duluth.
MPCA releases environmental review, draft permit for proposed 10,500-head dairy feedlot in Norman County —
Monday, August 17, 2020
The MPCA released its draft permit and an environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) for Riverview LLP’s proposed Waukon Dairy, a 10,500-head dairy feedlot located about five miles southeast of Gary in Norman County.
New report: Upper Mississippi River in good condition overall, suffers from excess sediment —
Monday, August 17, 2020
According to a new draft report released by the MPCA, the Upper Mississippi River from near Grand Rapids to Brainerd is in good condition overall, but has excess sediment in the water in some areas.
Mesabi Metallics seeks reissuance on air quality permit —
Friday, August 14, 2020
Mesabi Metallics Co. LLC has applied to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to reissue its air quality permit.
MPCA conducts environmental assessment for proposed swine feedlot expansion in Nobles County —
Monday, August 10, 2020
The MPCA released its draft permit and an environmental assessment worksheet for Aggen Farms’ proposed expansion of its swine facility in Nobles County.