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The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) today took another step forward in addressing nitrate pollution statewide by issuing updated water permits for about 1,000 large feedlot operations. These permits take effect when the current ones expire.

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What consumers should know about new Minnesota laws prohibiting PFAS in consumer products and the MPCA’s efforts to minimize PFAS pollution by keeping it out of commonly used household products.

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This feature summarizes findings in the four WRAPS reports in 2024.

A person standing next to a bike pulling a trailer carrying black bins filled with bags. A bucket on the bike reads "Curbside Compost Cooperative."

The MPCA has announced that 7 grant recipients will receive a total of $4.5 million for projects that expand or improve the efficiency of organics management operations in Minnesota.

MPCA Assistant Commissioner Kirk Koudelka speaks at an event discussing sustainable gift-giving and reducing holiday waste at Choo-Choo Bob's in Saint Paul

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Under the new EPR program, Minnesota is phasing out all product packaging sold in our state that is not refillable, reusable, recyclable, or compostable by 2032.

Participants will learn about the impacts of salt on the environment, the fundamentals of Smart Salting and take a deeper look into salt and snow storage best management practices and requirements.

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Company failed to install and upgrade equipment compatible with the fuels it was storing at seven of its convenience stores in Freeborn and Mower counties.

A man lifts a bag of water softener pellets from a pile of bags.

Across the state, water softeners contribute significantly to chloride pollution. Here’s how to make sure your water softener isn’t sending excess salt into the environment

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The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has developed an updated draft air permit for Northshore Mining’s Peter Mitchell Mine in Babbitt that would control fugitive dust and particulate matter leaving the facility.

Participants will learn about the impacts of salt on the environment, the fundamentals of Smart Salting and examine the why, when and how of using liquid deicer.

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