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Minnesota’s air currently meets all federal air quality standards. However, even levels of air pollution below the standards can affect people’s health, including levels currently found in parts of Minnesota.
Certain types of permits and approvals to conduct solid waste activities require a notification to the MPCA of the intent to perform the specified solid waste activity.
Finding ways to keep stormwater on land and let it soak into the ground can lessen the negative effects on water quality from stormwater.
Petroleum spills from pipelines, trains, trucks, storage tanks, and other sources have damaged natural resources throughout Minnesota.
Environmental information and permits that affect grain elevators, feed mills and fertilizer mixing plants.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of thousands of human-made chemicals that do not break down over time. PFAS are sometimes called “forever chemicals” due to their extreme…
Residents' guide to stormwater permitting.
EPA awards Minnesota $200 million in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants
Roundup of key environmental justice laws passed by the Legislature in 2023
The MPCA completed 68 enforcement cases for water quality, air quality, hazardous waste, stormwater, and wastewater violations in the first half of 2025.
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.
Lights, camera, antics! Students at Century College script and produce a fun video as part of their coursework.
Financing is available for public entities in Minnesota to expand or improve stormwater infrastructure.
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…
Create an editable spreadsheet with the information indicated below. Each step in your calculations needs to be clear and easy to follow.Facility informationProvide the facility ID, file number, and…
Emissions generated from gasoline and diesel powered vehicles are the greatest source of air pollution in Minnesota
Eight grant recipients will receive $302,173 for projects that will make the state’s soil healthier and reduce the emission of greenhouse gases. All are focused on composting organic waste in multi-resident housing.
Industrial stormwater steps to compliance Step 6: Meet requirements
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…
Medicines flushed down the drain can contaminate water, which can hurt fish and other aquatic wildlife, and end up in our drinking water.