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Dem-Con Landfill proposes to build a new municipal solid waste landfill at its environmental campus near Shakopee. It plans to convert 2.2 million cubic yards covering an approximately 81-acre fill area of its permitted construction and demolition landfill into a new municipal solid waste landfill. The creation of a new MSW landfill of this size requires the project to go through the environmental impact statement process.
The MPCA has announced 13 grant recipients that will receive a total of nearly $4.8 million for projects that will keep good food from going to waste in Minnesota while diverting usable food to people in need.
The MPCA will analyze varying background sulfate levels across Minnesota, which could inform our implementation of the wild rice sulfate water quality standard.
Many residents have questions and concerns about loud noises or unpleasant odors that may be associated with industries or businesses in their community.
We offer various levels of training on a variety of topics including salt application, wastewater operator training and hazardous waste.
For Katy Backes Kozhimannil, water is intrinsically tied to her life’s work. As a professor of public health at the University of Minnesota with a focus on rural communities, she has made it her life…
The MPCA has released Minnesota’s PFAS Blueprint — a strategic, coordinated approach developed by multiple agencies to protect families and communities from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
The MPCA provides workshops and conferences to help solid waste landfill operators get certified and stay up to date.
Partner with an award-winning exhibition to engage Minnesotans with environmental ideas, challenges, and inspiration for a better future.
The Minnesota GreenCorps program, coordinated by the MPCA, aims to preserve and protect Minnesota’s environment while training a new generation of environmental professionals.
Organics recycling reduces greenhouse gas emissions and keeps waste out of landfills. MPCA answers commonly asked questions about how and why to participate in organics recycling programs.
Roundup of key environmental justice laws passed by the Legislature in 2023
Requirements for discharges from a project site and/or management control site(s).
Information about the work to clean up the pollution from over 100 years of unregulated development and industrial practices.
Financial assistance for SSTS work is targeted to units of local government.
Riverview LLP is seeking to expand its existing West River Dairy facility near Morris from 7,855 cows to a total capacity of 18,855 cows.
Community wastewater treatment facilities and their operators play a critical role in maintaining a health community and preserving and protecting our waters.
State experts anticipate an active summer for air quality alerts with recurring ozone and wildfire smoke events
Biosolids that will be applied to land must meet strict regulations and quality standards.
Public input is critical to the work that we do. We invite that input by soliciting comments on agency decisions, holding public informational meetings, and more.