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Towing company uses MPCA grants to clean up its fleet of diesel trucks

The MPCA is granting $4.4m from VW settlement funds to replace dirty diesel trucks with cleaner drivetrains. Similar previous grants show how the program works.

Conditionally exempt sources

Conditionally exempt facilities do not need an air quality permit if they follow specific requirements.

To fight climate change, Minnesota-based Carba puts dead trees to work

Carba, a Minnesota-based company focused on carbon-capture technology, took home the MPCA’s Green and Sustainable Chemistry Prize at the 2023 MN Cup

After more than 20 years, restoration of Kohlman Lake sees results

Kohlman Lake, one of 27 bodies of water to come off the impaired waters list this year, did so with substantial help from the Clean Water Fund.

Here, fishy, fishy: What counting fish can reveal about stream health

MPCA's fish sampling process and why we do it

Blue-green algae and harmful algal blooms

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.

In addition to the vessel requirements in the EPA VGP and Minnesota’s ballast water general permit, vessels must follow the requirements in Minnesota Statutes and Minnesota’s 401 certification of the VGP.

School lunch boxes become opportunity for waste education

Three members of MN GreenCorps worked through the Minneapolis Public Schools' free meal box program to promote waste reduction and recycling.

A little bit of PFAS can pollute a lot of water, but how much?

The MPCA added three bodies of water to the impaired waters list for PFAS contamination. Which are they? How did they get polluted? And how much PFAS does it take to contaminate a body of water?

Safely dispose of household hazardous waste

Do not throw any hazardous waste in the trash; instead, bring it to a local collection site. Each county in Minnesota administers a household hazardous waste program to help prevent hazardous chemicals from getting into the environment and harming human health.

MPCA reviewing proposed landfill conversion project in Itasca County, seeking public comment

General Waste and Recycling, LLC plans to convert approximately 19 acres of permitted industrial solid waste space in Itasca County so that it can accept nearly 100,000 cubic yards of municipal solid waste (MSW) per year.

Ask the MPCA: Exhausted by idling vehicles

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,…

A 'learning year' begins for Minnesota’s new boat wrap stewardship program

Minnesota is the first state to require producers fund boat wrap collection and recycling.

Duluth educator helps children connect with land and water

The We Are Water MN exhibit in Duluth's Hartley Nature Center runs from February 29 through April 22.

BPA and BPS in thermal paper

Thermal paper is thin with a slick feel or sheen finish and discolors easily when scratched.

Online UST operator exam

Instructions for preparing for and completing the online exam for underground storage tank operator certification.

Climate-smart food system funds help Minnesota farmers cut pollution

In collaboration with other state agencies, local governments, and Tribal Nations, the MPCA will distribute $200 million over the next five years to cut climate pollution from our food systems through the climate-smart food systems (CSFS) initiative. A portion of these funds will help farmers across Minnesota adopt climate-friendly practices.