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It's Septic Smart Week and Minnesota local governments are reporting significant progress in fixing inadequate septic systems around the state.

The Rainy River - Rainy Lake Watershed covers 583,791 acres. Open water makes up 75,815 of those acres and wetlands occupy another 84,851 acres. The watershed is 64% in St. Louis County and 36% in Koochiching County. The northern boundary is part of the international border waters with Ontario, Canada.

What is a stormwater catch basin, and should I be worried about it?

Through a certificate of need process, MPCA is offering existing landfills the opportunity to expand their existing capacity.

Create an editable spreadsheet with the information indicated below. Each step in your calculations needs to be clear and easy to follow.Facility informationProvide the facility ID, file number, and…

Environmental information and permits that affect hot mix asphalt plants.

Vapor intrusion occurs when chemical vapors migrate from contaminated groundwater through the soil into the basements or foundations of buildings.

Protecting and restoring water quality is one of the MPCA's core areas of focus.

Information about a variety of initiatives in Minnesota related to PFAS pollution.

The MPCA is proposing to amend Minnesota Rules governing animal feedlots.

Public input is critical to the work that we do. We invite that input by soliciting comments on agency decisions, holding public informational meetings, and more.

A new $75,000 grant from the MPCA will help the U of M’s Forever Green Initiative make camelina a viable crop for sustainable aviation fuel.

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.

Coal tar-based sealants can no longer be sold or applied legally in Minnesota as of 2014.

Removing of an old dam and restoring a creek's curves are improving habitat and water quality in the Pomme de Terre River Watershed.

MPCA seeks public comment on two draft industrial wastewater permits for U.S. Steel Corp.’s Keetac mining area and tailings basin in Keewatin, Minnesota. These permits will improve protections for wild rice waters and human health.

Important details to help make your e-Service administrative submittal go as smoothly as possible.

The Clean Water Council was created to advise the Legislature and the governor on the administration and implementation of the 2006 Clean Water Legacy Act

The U.S. EPA approved Minnesota's Statewide Mercury Total Maximum Daily Load study in March 2007.

MPCA established a network of long-term biological monitoring stations that represent a variety of stream types in their most natural condition.