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Minnesota is a national leader in keeping mercury out of the environment.

MPCA’s work on the climate-smart food systems grant from the EPA is ongoing amid strong interest

Learn about environmental regulations that may apply to your business. It is not an exhaustive list, so other regulations may apply.

The MPCA is seeking public comments on the environmental assessment worksheet for the planned expansion of the Dem-Con Landfill in Scott County.

The U.S. EPA has awarded Minnesota $200 million to cut climate pollution from our state’s food systems through the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program.

Medicines flushed down the drain can contaminate water, which can hurt fish and other aquatic wildlife, and end up in our drinking water.

The MPCA issued the most recent municipal stormwater general permit (MNR040000) in November 2020.

The MPCA provides funding to local partners to assist with intensive water quality monitoring at approximately 130 long-term river and stream monitoring sites.

Environmental information and resources for gas stations.

What to consider when cold weather has you looking into home weatherization projects

Any facility that is engaged in a narrative activity or a primary SIC code, as listed in the Multi-Sector General Permit, needs to apply for industrial stormwater permit coverage or certify for No Exposure.

MPCA's Closed Landfill Program is a voluntary program established in 1994 to properly close, monitor, and maintain Minnesota's closed municipal sanitary landfills.

Permits for wastewater treatment require monthly, quarterly, or annual reporting of discharge monitoring results

We generate almost 3.3 million tons of waste in the Twin Cities each year.

MPCA Commissioner Laura Bishop, area lawmakers, local mayors, and representatives from building trades and the insurance industry today made a public appeal to the Legislature to pass a $2.9 million funding proposal that would help communities prepare for extreme rain events and other climate change impacts.