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Answers to frequently asked questions about compliance and MPCA's enforcement of environmental rules in Minnesota.
Prevent costly sewer clogs by keeping grease out of sinks and by not flushing disposable wipes.
Guidance on NPDES/SDS construction stormwater requirements
MPCA established a network of long-term biological monitoring stations that represent a variety of stream types in their most natural condition.
The Little Fork River Watershed covers nearly 1.2 million acres, the main stem flowing 160 miles through north-central St. Louis County and heading northwest into Koochiching County. It flows more northerly until it reaches its confluence with the Rainy River about 11 miles west of International Falls.
Businesses face challenges from climate change's impacts, but they can also take steps to reduce their contributions to climate change.
The Clean Water Council was created to advise the Legislature and the governor on the administration and implementation of the 2006 Clean Water Legacy Act
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.
Air sensors are instruments that measure air quality conditions in near real time.
Environmental information and resources for the aggregate industry.
An MPCA investigation found violations related to construction of a home on Schwappauff Lake, near the town of Greenfield in Hennepin County.
The capped emission permit is designed for non-complex facilities that do not require site-specific permit conditions.
The MPCA had at least $1 million to support projects that will build lasting capacity to preserve standing tree stock and manage increasing volumes of wood waste.
Protecting and restoring water quality is one of the MPCA's core areas of focus.
The MPCA closed 118 enforcement cases for water quality, air quality, waste, stormwater, and wastewater violations in the second half of 2023.
The St. Louis River Mercury TMDL will determine mercury reductions needed for lakes and rivers in the St. Louis River watershed.
Cleveland-Cliffs owns the Minorca Mine northeast of Virginia, Minnesota. The mine’s two taconite mining pits are about one mile southeast of the plant.
Minnesota is the first state government in U.S. to use this combination of innovative technologies to address "forever chemicals”
New easy-to-access trainings help small businesses figure out if they are subject to MPCA regulations, and how to become more sustainable.
Hear Josh Krenz's story about protecting water in Minnesota at We Are Water MN, a traveling exhibit and community engagement program that explores Minnesotans’ relationships with water. You can visit the exhibit from March 2 through April 24 at the Sherburne History Center in Becker, Minn.