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Facilities that have site-specific state implementation plan (SIP) requirements may make changes to their operations that require changes to either their Administrative Order or Title I SIP…
Southeastern Minnesota is characterized by an unusual type of geography called karst, where the distinction between groundwater and surface water is blurry.
The MPCA communications and outreach team is a valuable resource to reporters and editors.
The MPCA announced cleanup plans for the defunct Hibbing Gas Manufacturing Plant site, explained in a draft Minnesota Decision Document that is available for public comment until July 9, 2026.
Contaminated land creates significant problems for our health, environment, and economy in Minnesota. By cleaning up problem areas and protecting against future contamination, we can make land safe…
Minnesota's strategic, coordinated approach to protecting families and communities from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Industrial stormwater steps to compliance Step 6: Meet requirements
The MPCA added three sites to the state’s priority list of contaminated sites that need further investigation and cleanup under Minnesota’s Superfund law.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of thousands of human-made chemicals that do not break down over time. PFAS are sometimes called “forever chemicals” due to their extreme…
Coal tar-based sealants can no longer be sold or applied legally in Minnesota as of 2014.
Information about a variety of initiatives in Minnesota related to PFAS pollution.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for all of Minnesota. The alert runs until 6 p.m. on Monday, June 2. Air quality is expected to reach the red AQI category in northern Minnesota, which is unhealthy for everyone. The rest of the state will reach the orange AQI category, which is unhealthy for sensitive groups.
Permits help the MPCA protect the environment.
Guidance for MPCA contractor and subcontractors
The MPCA has withdrawn proposed rules relating to waste treated seeds.
New MPCA report monitors PFAS sources and movement, provides direction for preventing and managing PFAS pollution.
Industrial Stormwater Steps to Compliance Step 4: Create SWPPP, choose BMPs
Guidance for small businesses on reporting air emissions.
The MPCA identified a series of policy recommendations for the optimal management of decommissioned solar panels.
The U.S. EPA approved Minnesota's Statewide Mercury Total Maximum Daily Load study in March 2007.