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Healthy land and soil is essential for thriving Minnesota communities. It drives economic development and opportunity, improves our health, and contributes to clean water for drinking and recreation…
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.
From the days when raw sewage flowed into rivers and lakes, Minnesota’s water bodies have come a long way. However, there is still work to be done in the restoration and protection of our waters.
Guidance for solid waste facilities
Industrial Stormwater Steps to Compliance - Step 3: Facilities requiring permit coverage must assess for pollutants at the facility
Environmental information and permits that affect wood-finishing industries.
Environmental information and permits that affect hot mix asphalt plants.
The MPCA identified a series of policy recommendations for the optimal management of decommissioned solar panels.
Septic system owners are responsible for system maintenance. Properly maintaining a septic system will extend its life.
The MPCA completed 75 enforcement cases for water quality, air quality, waste, stormwater, and wastewater violations in the second half of 2024.
The MPCA completed 68 enforcement cases for water quality, air quality, hazardous waste, stormwater, and wastewater violations in the first half of 2025.
The MPCA has adopted amended rules relating to when maintenance of a closed landfill should end.
An individual solid waste permit is tailored to a specific solid waste facility or activity.
Industrial Stormwater Steps to Compliance - Step 2: Consider certifying for No Exposure
MPCA completed 100 enforcement cases for water quality, air quality, waste, stormwater, and wastewater violations in the first half of 2024
Solid waste facilities may close or terminate their permit depending on the solid waste activities occurring at the site.
Answers to common questions about the Construction Stormwater Permit application
The MPCA issued the most recent municipal stormwater general permit (MNR040000) in November 2020.
“Urban wood,” or wood salvaged from cities, suburbs, and towns, is a growing issue in Minnesota because of severe weather, urban expansion, and the emerald ash borer. Rather than burning the trees as waste, a preferred option for dealing with urban wood involves creating durable wood products like furniture, building materials, and wooden décor.
The MPCA closed 118 enforcement cases for water quality, air quality, waste, stormwater, and wastewater violations in the second half of 2023.