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Online tool showing Minnesota waters failing to meet one or more water quality standards.
The 2026 Minnesota Legislature granted the MPCA’s request for over $2 million to provide clean drinking water and pay for a watermain extension to Blaine’s municipal water system, hook up homes in the mitigation area to the municipal water system, and pay to seal the existing private water wells.
Organizations that want to reuse materials in ways not classified as standing beneficial uses must apply to the MPCA for a case specific beneficial use.
MPCA had approximately $250,000 in grant funding available to help Minnesota governments, businesses, institutions, and organizations address two specific needs: waste reduction/reuse and toxic products prevention.
A waste is any material that can no longer be used for its original intended purpose. The type of waste generated can include recyclables, solid waste, and hazardous wastes, which may be subject to specific management and disposal requirements.
East Central Solid Waste Commission (ECSWC) proposes to add 1.7 million cubic yards of MSW capacity to their landfill near Mora, Minnesota, which requires an environmental impact statement.
Minnesota rules require many facilities that produce air emissions to conduct performance testing.
In its online format, Minnesota's Stormwater Manual offers the latest in stormwater management, including BMPs, models, and regulations.
Retail establishments can receive a 45% rebate on purchases of lead-free tackle for resale.
A legacy of trichloroethylene disposal at the General Mills/Henkel Corp. Superfund Site at 2010 East Hennepin created an area of groundwater contamination that has led to vapors traveling upward through the soil, where it can enter houses and buildings.
Minnesota has enacted laws to end avoidable uses of PFAS in Minnesota by 2032.
Completed rulemaking for changes to reporting requirements for hazardous air pollutants (HAPs).
As part of the MN Cup competition, MPCA offers a Sustainable Chemistry Prize of $10,000 to technologies and products that were designed using one or more green chemistry principles or that demonstrate safer or more sustainable chemistry than those already on the market.
During the 2023 legislative session, legislators passed more than a dozen funding and policy proposals to address food waste, organics, recycling market development, and wood waste.
Demonstration/research projects (DRPs) allow permittees to explore potential beneficial uses or new methods of solid waste management through a limited-scale project.
Emissions generated from gasoline and diesel powered vehicles are the greatest source of air pollution in Minnesota
Environmental information and resources for the automotive industry
Many residents have questions and concerns about loud noises or unpleasant odors that may be associated with industries or businesses in their community.
The MPCA has announced eight grant recipients that will receive a total of over $1 million in grants for projects focused on waste reduction and reuse. These statewide efforts will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants, reduce the demand for resources, and reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills.
We offer various levels of training on a variety of topics including salt application, wastewater operator training and hazardous waste.