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Information for larger feedlot owners on the federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and State Disposal System (SDS) permits for construction and operation permits in Minnesota.
The MPCA has developed best practices for vapor intrusion mitigation and public communication work used by the agencies and our contractors.
Researchers collect samples of sediment from the bottom of Lake of the Woods in 2024. (Photo courtesy of St. Croix Watershed Research Station) After years of study…
To make electric school buses more affordable to school districts, the MPCA started a grant program that puts more of the cleaner buses on routes across the state.
State agencies support Minnesota's sustainable purchasing efforts by using state contracts.
Eight cities will receive grants to create plans that will protect homes and businesses from flooding and other climate impacts
What is a stormwater catch basin, and should I be worried about it?
A new facility that will process organic materials through anaerobic digesters in Shakopee.
The MPCA offers a variety of tools to help counties, cities, and townships develop and support systems that recover resources and manage waste.Notify the agency about changes to contacts in your…
The MPCA added three bodies of water to the impaired waters list for PFAS contamination. Which are they? How did they get polluted? And how much PFAS does it take to contaminate a body of water?
Residential wood burning has been increasing in Minnesota, both for home heating and recreation.
The MPCA recognized 236 wastewater facilities for outstanding operations in 2024.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) sample and test fish in bodies of water where known pollution issues may be a concern for human health through fish consumption.
Construction and interim feedlot permit forms
Residents' guide to stormwater permitting.
Forms and guidance for local partners submitting surface water data, QA/QC information and progress reports to MPCA.
Warming temperatures and increased rains caused by climate change continue to have real impacts on farms across Minnesota. Our agriculture industry will also play an important role in reducing the amount climate change causing pollution we produce as a state.
Stakeholders affected by the Minnesota Electronics Recycling Act must be registered with the MPCA.
MPCA issues coverage to construction site owners and their operators to prevent stormwater pollution during and after construction, and protect Minnesota's water resources.
3M will use an advanced wastewater treatment system to remove per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from its Chemical Operations facility in Cottage Grove.