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To reduce the pollution that causes climate change, Minnesota has set goals to cut our collective greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and track progress.

If you're new to the septic system world at the county level, or even if you've been in the job for a while, MPCA offers videos and companion documents to provide valuable background and insights.

In Minnesota, wastewater treatment operators must be certified to ensure that facilities meet operational requirements.

MPCA plans to amend existing Minnesota Rules governing permits and solid waste landfills (chapters 7001 and 7035).

Minnesota rules require many facilities that produce air emissions to conduct performance testing.

The Regional Haze Rule requires states to improve visibility in our nation's national parks and wildernesses (Class I areas) and restore them to natural visibility conditions by 2064.

Properly trained and certified SSTS personnel are critical. What work duties can local program staff do before becoming certified, and how can that process be expedited?

Details on major and minor modifications of a solid waste management facility permit.

Projects to prioritize environmental justice areas

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, or sex in administration of its programs or activities, and, MPCA does not intimidate or retaliate against any individual or group because they have exercised their rights to participate in actions protected, or oppose actions prohibited, by 40 C.F.R. Parts 5 and 7, or for the purpose of interfering with such rights.

Complying with the MS4 general permit

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.

Image Many commercial buildings in Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties are required to recycle at least three of the…

The MPCA takes reasonable measures to ensure meaningful communication with individuals who are not proficient in English.

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

Minnesota law requires that people notify the MPCA (through the Minnesota Duty Officer) immediately when more than five gallons of petroleum or any amount of any substance under their control is released into the environment that could cause pollution of waters of the state.

Alliance Building Corporation failed to prevent liquid washout of waste during construction at the Sleepy Eye Apartments.

The MPCA has a wide range of educational displays, programs, and materials about chloride pollution. We encourage our partners to utilize these resources to engage with their community.

The MPCA anticipates awarding approximately $563,000 for increasing access to or expanding participation in organics recycling for residents of multifamily buildings.

Profile of Julia Dady, a volunteer water monitor for Battle Creek in Saint Paul.