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Elk River Landfill, Inc. proposes to expand its existing municipal solid waste (MSW) landfill near Elk River.

Findings underscore need to reduce use of “forever chemicals”

Some pollutants attach to suspended particles in the water and subsequently settle out to the bottom sediment. At elevated concentrations, contaminated sediments can contribute to fish…

Guidance for submitting data to MPCA Remediation Division programs: Superfund, Site Assessment, Petroleum Remediation, Brownfields, RCRA Remediation, Closed Landfill, and Integrated Remediation.

Demonstration/research projects (DRPs) allow permittees to explore potential beneficial uses or new methods of solid waste management through a limited-scale project.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) sample and test fish in bodies of water where known pollution issues may be a concern for human health through fish consumption.

Water quality trading is a market-based approach to the protection and restoration of surface waters, another tool to be used in conjunction with existing voluntary, regulatory, and financial assistance programs.

MPCA studies shows 75% of Minnesota lakes meet standards for recreation. Clean Water Fund dollars help answer water quality questions.

The MPCA studies, monitors, and regulates water pollutants to protect human health and the environment. Minnesota water quality standards strives to protect water for use, measures health of waters, and guides limits on what regulated facilities can discharge to surface waters.

To commemorate the 2023 fish sampling season, Martha Young enlisted her mother to create a piece of seed art that will go on display at the 2024 Eco Experience

The MPCA Brownfield Program is a fee-for-service program that provides assistance to promote the investigation, cleanup, and redevelopment of property that is contaminated with petroleum and hazardous substances.

New major-emitting industrial facilities and major modifications of existing facilities must obtain a permit before construction and include the best pollution-control technology available if they significantly increase emissions.

Volkswagen settlement funds are helping MPCA clean up air pollution and invest in cleaner transportation to support a healthy environment and reduce emissions in Minnesota, especially in communities most impacted by vehicle pollution.

Septic system owners are responsible for system maintenance. Properly maintaining a septic system will extend its life.

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.

Air quality map of current conditions in Minnesota.

Minnesota has revised state water quality standards to incorporate a tiered aquatic life use (TALU) framework for rivers and streams.

We Are Water next visits Ely April 24 through June 16.

In Minnesota, handlers of oil and hazardous substances are required to prepare for potential spills and take steps to prevent them.

Financial assistance for SSTS work is targeted to units of local government.