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

Forms and guidance for recordkeeping, submittal, and reporting for air permits.

States are responsible for developing a Regional Haze State Implementation Plan (SIP) that addresses regional haze in each Class I area located within the state and in each Class I area located…

Findings underscore need to reduce use of “forever chemicals”

Recycling materials into new products benefits both our environment and our economy.

From 2023-2025, Northshore Mining released recycled water to the ground seven times and water relating to mining processes four times. Its largest unpermitted release was nearly 400,000 gallons of recycled water. Northshore Mining has documented equipment failure as the reason for the 11 releases.

MPCA staff studied the river during this summer's extreme drought conditions to see if tighter limits on phosphorus are protecting aquatic life.

Every Minnesotan — regardless of income, race, ethnicity, color, or national origin — has the right to healthy air, sustainable lands, clean water, and a better climate.

Profile of Karl Scheuer, a volunteer with the MPCA's Volunteer Water Monitoring Program

A 2008 law requires the MPCA to analyze and consider “cumulative levels and effects of past and current pollution” for air permits in a specific part of south Minneapolis.

Minnesota state agencies are working together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change.

A TMDL addressing excess bacteria in 22 stream reaches and protection strategies for 29 stream and river reaches in the Upper Mississippi River watershed.

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

The Blue Earth River begins in northern Iowa and meets with the West Branch Blue Earth River in Faribault County. The watershed includes parts of eight counties in southern Minnesota and four in northern Iowa.

It's Septic Smart Week and Minnesota local governments are reporting significant progress in fixing inadequate septic systems around the state.

Pesticide NPDES Permit Steps to Compliance Step 2: submit a notice of intent

Environmental information and permits that affect businesses that paint, coat, or strip surfaces.

Environmental information and permits that affect metal fabrication and finishing businesses.

Environmental information and permits that affect hot mix asphalt plants.

Minnesota passed a law in 2023 that restricts the use of lead and cadmium in 15 categories of consumer products, including toys and school supplies.