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Perchloroethylene or tetrachloroethylene (PCE or Perc) is chlorinated solvent used in a variety of processes as a solvent and degreaser. When released in the environment, some PCE will evaporate…
Owners/operators of construction activity must complete several steps before completing a permit application and beginning construction. These steps also help owners/operators determine their eligibility for coverage under the general permit.
Tools and materials for partners and stakeholders interested in minimizing the impact of chloride on Minnesota lakes, rivers, and groundwater.
The U.S. EPA approved Minnesota's Statewide Mercury Total Maximum Daily Load study in March 2007.
Nearly nine in 10 Minnesota communities have reported experiencing the impact of at least one weather trend caused by climate change, and few cities have defined plans to address it.
State and community leaders visited Faribault and Northfield to observe Minnesota climate resiliency efforts in action.
The MPCA's Petroleum Remediation Program addresses risks to people and the environment from contamination caused by leaking petroleum storage tanks.
New major-emitting industrial facilities and major modifications of existing facilities must obtain a permit before construction and include the best pollution-control technology available if they significantly increase emissions.
Information about the work to clean up the pollution from over 100 years of unregulated development and industrial practices.
The MPCA is collaborating with many federal, Tribal, state, and local partners to clean up contaminated sites in the Duluth harbor and St. Louis River.
The MPCA amended Minnesota Rules relating to the grant application process for the solid waste management capital assistance program.
Minnesota’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions dropped by 14% between 2005 and 2022, according to a biennial report from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and Minnesota Department of Commerce
Learn what you can do to protect yourself and your community from environmental problems caused by flooding.
The MPCA is seeking public comment on a proposed increase in the amount and types of waste that Curbside Waste Inc. processes at its transfer station facility in Dayton.
Excess phosphorus is harming Minnesota waters. Phosphorus comes from both regulated and non-regulated sources. A quarter of Minnesota lakes have high levels of phosphorus, which means that they do…
Warming temperatures and increased rains caused by climate change continue to have real impacts on farms across Minnesota. Our agriculture industry will also play an important role in reducing the amount climate change causing pollution we produce as a state.
Mankato nonprofit South Central Minnesota Food Recovery used MPCA grant money to build out a network to save food from the landfill and distribute it to people in need.
Environmental Assessment Worksheets (EAW) and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) are part of MPCA's environmental review, providing a standardized and public process to disclose information about the potential negative environmental effects of a proposed development and ways to avoid or minimize them before the project is permitted and built.
Frequently asked questions about SSTS certification and licensing.
The health of Minnesota's large rivers is a reflection of how well we are protecting overall water quality.