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MPCA is offering approximately $250,000 in grant funding to help Minnesota governments, businesses, institutions, and organizations address two specific needs: waste reduction/reuse and toxic products prevention.

Biosolids that will be applied to land must meet strict regulations and quality standards.

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

MPCA keeps its public data easily accessible for convenient use.

As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, transparency, certainty, and customer service, the MPCA is improving the way we track and administer permits. These efforts are part of periodical…

State Superfund sites are listed on the Minnesota Permanent List of Priorities (PLP) primarily in order to access funding when responsible parties are unwilling or unable to conduct the necessary site investigation and cleanup.

In early 2024, Minnesota became the first U.S. state to establish a product stewardship program for boat wrap, which must provide free collection, transportation, reuse, recycling, and disposal.

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

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

MPCA permits are required for extensions, additions, or other modifications to sanitary sewer collection systems that result in new or increased discharges of pollutants.

With 100 days until a law aimed at removing PFAS from consumer products goes into effect, state leaders celebrate three Minnesota-based companies already offering goods made without PFAS.

The MPCA is proposing to amend Minnesota Rules governing animal feedlots.

Underground storage tank (UST) facilities must designate owners, operators, or employees as Class A, Class B, and Class C operators.

The MPCA library provides access to the agency's curated collection of environmental information for agency employees, external professionals, and the public.

The MPCA is committed to engaging broadly with the public and ensuring that residents affected by its decisions have a voice in its processes.

Clean heavy-duty off-road equipment grants fund the replacement of older, more polluting diesel equipment with newer, cleaner technology.

MPCA has released the first in a series of reports on industrial uses of PFAS in Minnesota and identifying alternatives.

Guidance for MPCA contractor and subcontractors

Prevent costly sewer clogs by keeping grease out of sinks and by not flushing disposable wipes.

AccessibilityThe Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is committed to accessibility on its website. As part of that commitment, the MPCA makes every effort to comply with the State of Minnesota…