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Volunteers across Minnesota’s 87 counties have been collecting pine needles from coniferous trees in their neighborhoods to help the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency better understand how to protect Minnesotans from PFAS pollution.

To help address climate change and protect the health of Minnesotans, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency adopted Low Emission Vehicle Standards for particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, non-methane organic gases, and greenhouse gases, as well as the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Standard.

While hundreds of fish kills occur in Minnesota every year, mostly in lakes and ponds, fish kills on trout streams in southeast Minnesota are much less common.

Sustained efforts by cities and water management organizations have restored water quality in two Dakota County lakes.

MPCA sought proposals from qualified environmental contractors for a contract to support the agency's Watershed Division on statewide, basin-wide, water body, and watershed scale projects.

Minnesota industrial stormwater permittees in certain industries to monitor for PFAS in their stormwater runoff or snow.

Volunteers can search for a lake or stream site that works for them and sign up to monitor it.

Eight cities will receive grants to create plans that will protect homes and businesses from flooding and other climate impacts

Information for cannabis growers and processors to understand environmental regulations and permits that may apply to their businesses.

The MPCA monitors water quality in rivers and streams is several different ways around the state.

General Waste and Recycling, LLC plans to convert approximately 19 acres of permitted industrial solid waste space in Itasca County so that it can accept nearly 100,000 cubic yards of municipal solid waste (MSW) per year.

Properly trained and certified SSTS personnel are critical. What work duties can local program staff do before becoming certified, and how can that process be expedited?

State agencies support Minnesota's sustainable purchasing efforts by using state contracts.

The MPCA released its environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) for the proposed expansion of Crow Wing County’s existing mixed municipal solid waste landfill northeast of Brainerd.

Projects to prioritize environmental justice areas

Minnesota state agencies and local governments are working together to protect drinking water supplies.

The MPCA regulates most aspects of livestock management including the location, design, construction, operation, and management of feedlots and manure-handling facilities.

In Minnesota, certain tasks in the design, installation, repair, maintenance, operation, or inspection of septic systems can only be done by certified individuals. Find out what training, experience, and exams are required to fulfill the requirements for certification.

MPCA plans to amend existing Minnesota Rules governing permits and solid waste landfills (chapters 7001 and 7035).

In Minnesota, backyard burning is illegal for most homeowners. Change disposal habits to protect human health and reduce pollution.