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Blue-green algae: If in doubt, stay out

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

Minnesota GreenCorps makes waste reduction a priority in Edina

Minnesota GreenCorps member Heidi Blum focused on waste reduction and recycling in Edina, Minnesota.

MPCA begins review process for potential environmental impacts from proposed municipal solid waste landfill near Shakopee

MPCA releases initial environmental assessment worksheet for a new municipal solid waste landfill proposed by Dem-Con at its environmental campus near Shakopee.

Minnesota RETAP

The Minnesota Retiree Environmental Technical Assistance Program (RETAP) employs skilled, retired professionals to provide facility assessments to small businesses, institutions, and city and county governments in Minnesota.

MPCA’s Addison Otto draws on agricultural experience in rulemaking work

Question and answer session with Addison Otto, a rule coordinator with the MPCA, about her work with the agency and how her hobby farm informs her work.

MPCA reviews potential environmental impacts from proposed expansion of East Central Solid Waste Commission landfill near Mora

East Central Solid Waste Commission (ECSWC) proposes to add 1.7 million cubic yards of MSW capacity to their landfill near Mora, Minnesota, which requires an environmental impact statement.

Harmful algae blooms: Water recreation advisories

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

Groundbreaking reports on PFAS in products are due three months from today

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

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.

PFAS in products

Minnesota has a new law that prohibits nonessential use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Local septic system programs

This page provides assistance for local units of government with development and implementation of their SSTS program.

Revitri’s tiny recycled glass beads may be key to more efficient cars and houses

Willernie-based Revitri won the MPCA’s Green and Sustainable Chemistry Prize for its innovative manufactured glass beads

Proposed rules

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

MPCA’s Lisa Weidemann builds bridge between agency and public

Question and answer session with Lisa Weidemann, a community affairs specialist with the MPCA, about her work with the agency.

Air quality alerts: Your questions answered

Are pets affected by poor air quality? Will wearing a mask help when I’m outside? What is particulate pollution? We’ve got the answers.

Closed: 3M PFAS settlement Priority 2 grant program (DNR)

Up to $20 million in grants for projects that restore and enhance aquatic resources, wildlife, habitat, fishing, and outdoor recreational opportunities in portions of Washington, Ramsey and Dakota counties and downstream areas of the Mississippi and St. Croix rivers affected by PFAS released by 3M.