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In Minnesota, about 18,000 regulated underground storage tanks (UST) are in use. State rules specify requirements for underground storage tanks (UST) that store petroleum or hazardous substances, and any piping or other structures that are part of the tank systems.
The MPCA had approximately $119,000 available to support development of green chemistry and design curricula at post-secondary institutions in Minnesota.
Environmental information and permits that affect businesses using boilers.
Environmental information and permits that affect businesses using stationary engines or generators.
Image Air quality is expected to reach the red AQI category in north central and northwest Minnesota, which is unhealthy for everyone.The Minnesota…
Product stewardship encourages manufacturers, retailers, and consumers to treat products as resources rather than waste, changing how they think about the products they make, buy, and use.
Thanks to years of restoration efforts, the MPCA confirmed the Kabekona River meets water quality standards for recreation and proposed its removal from the 2026 impaired waters list.
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.
Industrial stormwater steps to compliance Step 6: Meet requirements
The MPCA identified a series of policy recommendations for the optimal management of decommissioned solar panels.
In 2023, Minnesota saw more air quality alerts covering more days than ever before. Smoke from Canadian wildfires throughout the summer caused many of the alerts, though climate change is playing a growing role in Minnesota's air quality.
Three members of MN GreenCorps worked through the Minneapolis Public Schools' free meal box program to promote waste reduction and recycling.
Apply for funds to help assess sites with known or suspected contamination and develop remediation plans.
Image Facilities with one or more aboveground storage tank (AST) with a total capacity of one million gallons or more must obtain a major facility…
We Are Water MN travels to Leech Lake, where Raining White works to protect and restore manoomin, or wild rice.
Canby Creek now flows into Del Clark Lake and protects Canby from flooding, while providing outdoor recreation and excellent water quality.
MPCA staff studied the river during this summer's extreme drought conditions to see if tighter limits on phosphorus are protecting aquatic life.
Recycling market development works to expand end markets and boost the demand for recycled materials.
Addressing climate change presents us with a historic opportunity to strengthen our economy, improve our health, and create a more equitable Minnesota for everyone.
The MPCA is working on both short and long-term solutions to the growing waste problems in the Twin Cities metropolitan area.