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1,4-dioxane was mainly used as a stabilizer for chlorinated solvent 1,1,1-trichloroethane. 1,4-dioxane can also be an unintended contaminant in the production of certain products, including some…
Residents' guide to stormwater permitting.
Volunteers can search for a lake or stream site that works for them and sign up to monitor it.
Nitrogen, like phosphorus, is a nutrient that pollutes in state waters, and its concentration in many rivers has been increasing from historic natural levels over time due to human influences.…
The MPCA had approximately $2 million to support projects that focus on sustainable building and materials management strategies that reduce waste and increase deconstruction, salvage, and reuse.
New easy-to-access trainings help small businesses figure out if they are subject to MPCA regulations, and how to become more sustainable.
Residential- and high-strength wastewater products registered for use in Minnesota, including the manufacturer's name, a link to the company's web site, and the registered product's name and model.
Find out whether your feedlot needs to register, to get an environmental review, or apply for a permit.
The MPCA completed 78 enforcement cases for water quality, air quality, waste, stormwater, and wastewater violations in the second half of 2025, for a total of 146 for the year.
MPCA offers Climate Resilience Planning grants, with a listing of previous grant winners
Gas-powered landscaping and snow removal equipment is bad for the environment. Battery-powered equipment has a lot of benefits.
Unsuspecting homeowners everywhere are falling victim to vampires…energy vampires! Find out how to slay these energy vampires by turning off electronic devices that keep drawing power even when they are turned off.
This webpage will not only address potential noncompliance issues for air permittees, but it will help inspectors get all of the necessary information to facilities with one link.
Some facilities may have air emissions low enough to qualify as "insignificant," and not be required to have an air permit.
Conditionally exempt facilities do not need an air quality permit if they follow specific requirements.
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.
The triennial standards review (TSR) gives the public a formal opportunity to provide wide-ranging comments about water quality standards.
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.
MPCA's leadership team.
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