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Designing stormwater systems to handle the challenges of climate change differs in every community across the state. Here’s how one community is meeting that challenge

Allows new and expanding wastewater treatment facilities to receive a discharge permit prior to completion of an applicable phosphorus-related TMDL. Through pre-TMDL phosphorus trading a, a new or expanding facility may increase its phosphorus discharge by purchasing a phosphorus reduction from another source.

The MPCA is working to address environmental concerns at the closed Freeway Landfill, to prevent the buried waste from affecting drinking water and the nearby Minnesota River.

The MPCA's Petroleum Remediation Program addresses risks to people and the environment from contamination caused by leaking petroleum storage tanks.

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

Complaints of discrimination will be investigated

The MPCA intends to repeal Minnesota Rules, parts 7023.0150, 7023.0200, 7023.0250, and 7023.0300 relating to Clean Cars Minnesota (CCM).

The MPCA has initiated a declaratory judgement action against the owners of the Freeway Landfill and Freeway Dump in Burnsville to protect the drinking water supply for Burnsville and Savage residents.

Companies penalized for improperly releasing polluted stormwater at Xcel Energy’s St. Paul Service Center construction site on the east side of Saint Paul.

The Legislature has given the MPCA the authority to develop rules to protect state environmental resources.

Licensing and certification requirements for SSTS businesses and professionals.

Profile of Julia Dady, a volunteer water monitor for Battle Creek in Saint Paul.

This webpage will not only address potential noncompliance issues for air permittees, but it will help inspectors get all of the necessary information to facilities with one link.

Frequently asked questions about SSTS certification and licensing.

The MPCA amended Minnesota Rules relating to the grant application process for the solid waste management capital assistance program.

Industrial stormwater steps to compliance Step 6: Meet requirements

When temperatures climb and the summer sun beats down, conditions are ripe for Minnesota lakes to produce harmful algae blooms, some of which can be harmful to pets and humans.

Guidance and recommendations for local officials dealing with public health issues related to blue-green algae.

Improving water quality in Lake George has required treating phosphorus in the water and filtering pollutants out of urban stormwater.

Information will support the phase out of nonessential use of “forever chemicals” in Minnesota