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Learn what steps you can take to reduce the pollution from small neighborhood sources.

The MPCA developed the Wastewater Nitrogen Reduction and Implementation Strategy to decrease the wastewater sector’s nitrogen loads for the protection and restoration of bodies of water in and downstream of Minnesota.

Environmental information for craft breweries, distilleries, wineries, and cideries, and for home brewers who want to start commercial production.

The MPCA takes reasonable measures to ensure meaningful communication with individuals who are not proficient in English.

MPCA's compliance and enforcement program tracks how well wastewater treatment facilities are complying with their permits and takes enforcement actions when necessary.

Minnesota has enacted laws to end avoidable uses of PFAS in Minnesota by 2032.

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.

Status of total maximum daily load (TMDL) projects in Minnesota.

There are two types of federal air regulations, the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs) and New Source Performance Standards (NSPSs). Either or both regulations may…

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The Army has proposed a plan for cleaning up contaminated sediment in Round Lake, located within the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) site.

MPCA online services give users online access to apply for permits and licenses, submit required information, and pay fees and invoices.

The Regional Haze Rule requires states to improve visibility in our nation's national parks and wildernesses (Class I areas) and restore them to natural visibility conditions by 2064.

The MPCA had just over $800,000 available to support waste reduction and reuse projects across the state.

The MPCA had approximately $119,000 available to support development of green chemistry and design curricula at post-secondary institutions in Minnesota.

The MPCA provides assistance and training for program managers and operators of household hazardous waste (HHW) facilities to ensure compliance with environmental and worker protection laws and regulations.

Reusing and recycling materials from construction and demolition (C&D) can help address pressing disposal and contamination issues in Minnesota, and have significant economic and environmental benefits.

The MPCA recognized 236 wastewater facilities for outstanding operations in 2024.

The MPCA provides financial and technical assistance to local government and other water resource managers to address nonpoint-source water pollution.

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