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Minnesota GreenCorps members serving with the City of Minneapolis developed a mini-course for residents about responsible use of deicing salt.

Citing win-win for environment and economy, MPCA awards new market development grants to four Minnesota recycling companies

SSTS staff contact information and areas of responsibility.

James Wooton puts his scuba diving skills to work monitoring for aquatic invasive species in Otter Tail County lakes.

The MPCA uses the Environmental Quality Information System (EQuIS) to store water quality data from more than 17,000 Minnesota sampling locations.

Minnesota GreenCorps member Leslie Alcantar Mejia helped Hennepin County toward its goal of planting 1 million trees during her service term.

Image Lead is toxicThe current national estimate is 25% of adult common loon deaths are due to lead poisoning after ingesting lead fishing tackle.Once…

Determine what type(s) of water quality permit is required at facilities that mine construction sand and gravel; industrial sand; quarry limestone, granite or dimension stone; operate hot mix asphalt production areas; produce concrete block, brick and other products; and/or produce ready-mix concrete.

MPCA rules govern the collection, transportation, storage, processing, and land application of animal manure and other livestock operation wastes.

Mike Hirst Mike Hirst lives in northwest Minnesota, near the border between the U.S. and Canada. Like many locals, Mike likes to fish on Lake of the Woods, which…

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

To reduce contamination at compost facilities, a new law in Minnesota requires all bags, packaging, and food service products labeled as “compostable” and sold in Minnesota after Jan. 1, 2025, to meet certain requirements.

Tire processor required to recover tire shreds that washed from its Savage facility into Eagle Creek, a designated trout stream.

All distribution media products must be registered with the MPCA.

Spring is the time for awakening gardens from their slumber and cleaning up the yard. It’s also a good time to start thinking about a backyard compost pile. Here’s how to build one that’ll enhance soil health and that your neighbors won’t mind.

Cleanup and recovery from a natural disaster depends on local units of government to guide and direct residents to ensure the effective and efficient disposal of wastes in accordance with statutes, rules, and guidelines.

Some facilities may have air emissions low enough to qualify as "insignificant," and not be required to have an air permit.

Minnesota passed a law in 2023 that restricts the use of lead and cadmium in 15 categories of consumer products, including toys and school supplies.

Environmental rules and regulations are essential tools used to protect Minnesota’s environment, setting standards for environmental quality and limits on pollutants that can be discharged from facilities. The MPCA helps protect our environment by writing and enforcing these rules and regulations.

Public entities In Minnesota, most sustainable purchasing requirements are implemented at the local government level. However, there are some state requirements for public entities: Minnesota state…