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The U.S. EPA has awarded Minnesota $200 million to cut climate pollution from our state’s food systems through the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program.

Businesses with low levels of actual emissions can submit a simplified permit application and obtain a registration permit, with greater flexibility to make changes as long as they continue to maintain permit requirements.

Residential wood burning has been increasing in Minnesota, both for home heating and recreation.

Guidance on NPDES/SDS construction stormwater requirements

Investments in electric vehicle charging stations around Minnesota.

Partner with an award-winning exhibition to engage Minnesotans with environmental ideas, challenges, and inspiration for a better future.

In Minnesota, commercial entities that produce any amount of hazardous waste are regulated as hazardous-waste "generators."

PolyMet Mining plans to develop a mine and processing plant to extract copper, nickel, and precious metals.

To ensure that every person in Minnesota has healthy air to breathe, the MPCA studies, monitors, and regulates air pollutants, primarily in three categories: criteria pollutants, air toxics, and greenhouse gases.

Resources for wastewater clients.

Businesses can find many ways to increase competitiveness and boost productivity.

Stakeholders affected by the Minnesota Electronics Recycling Act must be registered with the MPCA.

Dentists in Minnesota must meet federal and state requirements to limit the amount of mercury in their wastewater.

Collaboration and engagement have been keys to progress in the St. Louis River AOC.

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

Minnesota’s air currently meets all federal air quality standards. However, even levels of air pollution below the standards can affect people’s health, including levels currently found in parts of Minnesota.

Minnesotans are encouraged to share feedback through Nov. 9, 2025

Under the federal Clean Water Act, states must designate beneficial uses for all waters and develop water quality standards to protect each use.

Only a very small portion of the 1.35-million-acre Upper Big Sioux River Watershed is located in Lincoln County in western Minnesota; the vast majority is located in eastern South Dakota.

Studies of Minnesota’s waters show that contaminants of emerging concern are widespread in the state’s lakes and rivers.