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New reports by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency detail impairments affecting recreation, and fish and aquatic insect communities in the Cottonwood River Watershed in southwestern Minnesota. The reports recommend building upon many actions local groups have already taken to address water quality in the watershed.

Following the U.S. EPA's announcement of proposed Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) on certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in drinking water, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) issued this statement.

MPCA’s work plan for 2021 to 2023 includes projects currently in the rulemaking process and others that are in development and not yet ready for rulemaking.

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

Minnesota GreenCorps members serving with the City of Minneapolis developed a mini-course for residents about responsible use of deicing salt.

Every Minnesotan — regardless of income, race, ethnicity, color, or national origin — has the right to healthy air, sustainable lands, clean water, and a better climate.

MPCA enforcement investigation shows failure to meet air permit requirements for the company’s three portable hot mix asphalt plants and nonmetallic mineral processing equipment.

Metal recycler in Brainerd constructed and operated a metal shredder without obtaining an air permit and under-reported VOC emissions in 2022.

Northern Iron operates an iron foundry in an environmental justice area in Saint Paul's Payne-Phalen neighborhood.

Two new reports by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) show water quality in the Rapid River Watershed near Baudette in far north-central Minnesota is generally good.

Minnesota's strategic, coordinated approach to protecting families and communities from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.