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PolyMet Mining plans to develop a mine and processing plant to extract copper, nickel, and precious metals.

Above and beyond: MPCA recognizes this Minneapolis manufacturer for proactively reducing air emissions and carbon footprint

Ask the MPCA features questions Minnesotans have asked us, on the issues the agency works on, from waste disposal, water and air quality, and chemicals in products to recycling and reuse,…

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) today released an environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) for a new facility proposed by Dem-Con that will process organic materials through anaerobic digesters at its environmental campus in Shakopee, Minnesota.

Excessive nutrients, particularly phosphorus and nitrogen, pose a significant problem for lakes and rivers.

Volunteers can search for a lake or stream site that works for them and sign up to monitor it.

Septic tank installation fees and system abandonment

The MPCA offers environmental audits to help businesses and organizations examine how well they are complying with environmental regulations, and correct any problems that are identified.

The MPCA sought a contractor to lead the effort to identify and replace tribal members' old wood stoves that are not certified by the U.S. EPA.

Dairy will pay a fine and take corrective steps for improperly discharging industrial waste into a city curb and gutter stormwater system in Nicollet County.

Brett Dankers Pumping LLC improperly applied liquid manure to an agricultural field, which ultimately caused a fish kill in Straight Valley Creek in Winona County earlier this year.

The MPCA studies, monitors, and regulates water pollutants to protect human health and the environment. Minnesota water quality standards strives to protect water for use, measures health of waters, and guides limits on what regulated facilities can discharge to surface waters.

Details on sampling and monitoring requirements of your industrial stormwater permit.

MPCA guidance on petroleum site investigation and remediation, reporting, and more.

Ely Community Resources was recognized for it programs that engage young people in natural resource education and conservation.