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Cleanup and recovery from a natural disaster depends on local units of government to guide and direct residents to ensure the effective and efficient disposal of wastes in accordance with statutes, rules, and guidelines.
Cleveland-Cliffs owns the Minorca Mine northeast of Virginia, Minnesota. The mine’s two taconite mining pits are about one mile southeast of the plant.
The MPCA library provides access to the agency's curated collection of environmental information for agency employees, external professionals, and the public.
Environmental information and permits that affect businesses that paint, coat, or strip surfaces.
The chemical 1,4-dioxane, a likely carcinogen, was found in private wells near Bunker Lake Blvd. and Crosstown Blvd.
The Soiled Undies exhibit at the Eco Experience at the Minnesota State Fair might look off-putting at first, but it's a good demonstration of the importance of soil health and how healthy soil can help the environment.
State and community leaders visited Faribault and Northfield to observe Minnesota climate resiliency efforts in action.
Throughout her life, Jen Widmer has felt a deep connection to wetlands. As a child, she played broomball on the ice of a wetland near her home. She once attempted swimming in the wetland but was…
Information and references for grantees with projects funded by the VW Settlement in Minnesota.
Riverview LLP is seeking to expand its existing West River Dairy facility near Morris from 7,855 cows to a total capacity of 18,855 cows.
Phosphorus management plans help wastewater treatment facility operators and managers evaluate pollution prevention and and management options that can reduce the amount of phosphorus discharged to Minnesota waters.
The MPCA studies Minnesota's solid waste composition and processes to inform policy recommendations, legislative proposals, education and outreach messages, and waste reduction efforts.
The MPCA had at least $1 million to support projects that will build lasting capacity to preserve standing tree stock and manage increasing volumes of wood waste.
The MPCA awarded just over $300,000 for projects to increase access to or expand participation in organics recycling for residents of multifamily buildings.
Under the Minnesota Electronics Recycling Act, the MPCA wishes to shift the responsibility for paying for collection and recycling of "covered electronic devices" away from the public sector, specifically local government.
Join our team! Open positions and general opportunities at the Pollution Control Agency
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency places members with host sites throughout Minnesota each year. Members serve full-time for 11 months (Sept. 2026 through Aug. 20227) at environmental nonprofits, government agencies, and educational institutions.
Rundown of all the PFAS legislative wins from the most recent legislative session.
This webpage will not only address potential noncompliance issues for air permittees, but it will help inspectors get all of the necessary information to facilities with one link.
Prevent costly sewer clogs by keeping grease out of sinks and by not flushing disposable wipes.