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Grant money was available to regulated air pollution emitting facilities for improvements that reduce emissions for environmental justice areas in Minnesota.
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Recent air permits issued by the MPCA can be found in What's in My Neighborhood. The tool does not currently include all previously issued air emissions permits. All air emissions permits issued by…
Spring is the time for awakening gardens from their slumber and cleaning up the yard. It’s also a good time to start thinking about a backyard compost pile. Here’s how to build one that’ll enhance soil health and that your neighbors won’t mind.
Reducing campus discards and raising awareness of sustainability through outreach and community engagement
Minnesota has a new law that prohibits nonessential use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
MPCA permits are required for construction, modification, and operation of facilities where solid waste is treated, stored, processed, transferred, or disposed.
When food spoils or is thrown away before we eat it, the resources that went into creating the food are wasted.
For more than 50 years, volunteers have gathered critically important water clarity data on Minnesota lakes and streams.
When temperatures climb, conditions are ripe for Minnesota lakes to produce algae blooms, some of which can be harmful to pets and humans.
The MPCA sought proposals to conduct a bench study to evaluate the effectiveness and potential dosages of soil amendments at the bench scale to support the analysis, decision making, and planning required to implement remedial actions for the Precision Plating Superfund site
The MPCA provides climate change technical assistance to Minnesotan, including one-on-one consultation or small group facilitation, to assess current capacity, build on strengths, and address underlying needs.
Elk River Landfill, Inc. proposes to expand its existing municipal solid waste (MSW) landfill near Elk River.
When people think of sources of air pollution, they typically think about buildings with big smokestacks like power plants and factories. Only about a quarter of the air pollution in Minnesota comes…
The MPCA and its many partners collect a wide variety of data on environmental conditions and pollution sources.
The MPCA sought contractors to work with Tribal governments and Tribal organizations that serve Tribal governments in Minnesota to provide technical support and assistance to advance environmental and climate action.
To prevent food waste at its veterans homes, the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs used a $185,000 MPCA grant to purchase new meal-ordering technology.
Batteries aren’t trash, they’re treasure: Recycling old batteries gives their materials a new life. Visit CollectED's new, carnival-style interactive exhibit at MPCA's Eco Experience at the Minnesota State Fair to learn more about batteries.
Each year, MPCA hires seasonal positions to assist with biological monitoring of streams and wetlands during the summer months.
The Soiled Undies exhibit at the Eco Experience at the Minnesota State Fair might look off-putting at first, but it's a good demonstration of the importance of soil health and how healthy soil can help the environment.