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Somali Minnesotan’s story of finding beauty in Minnesota’s water

Abdirahman Hassan Abdirahman Hassan’s story begins in Mombasa, Kenya, a coastal city where the presence of the Indian Ocean was a childhood highlight. “I grew up…

Expanding agricultural best practices that protect water quality

Hear Josh Krenz's story about protecting water in Minnesota at We Are Water MN, a traveling exhibit and community engagement program that explores Minnesotans’ relationships with water. You can visit the exhibit from March 2 through April 24 at the Sherburne History Center in Becker, Minn.

MPCA, Gov. Walz announce $200 million to cut climate pollution

EPA awards Minnesota $200 million in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants

Painter and educator makes St. Croix River valley focus of her work

We Are Water MN travels to Stillwater to focus on the St. Croix River, featuring artwork by painter Kami Mendlik.

County feedlot officer training

Training resources for feedlot officers in Minnesota.

MPCA reviewing proposed landfill conversion project in Itasca County, seeking public comment

General Waste and Recycling, LLC plans to convert approximately 19 acres of permitted industrial solid waste space in Itasca County so that it can accept nearly 100,000 cubic yards of municipal solid waste (MSW) per year.

Preventing wasted food

When food spoils or is thrown away before we eat it, the resources that went into creating the food are wasted.

Community waste disposal after a disaster

Disposing of wastes from a natural disaster or large fire

Most Minnesota lakes in good shape

MPCA studies shows 75% of Minnesota lakes meet standards for recreation. Clean Water Fund dollars help answer water quality questions.

North Minneapolis | Industrial air monitoring

The MPCA is working with the city of Minneapolis to identify sources of air pollution in North Minneapolis and find strategies to reduce emissions.

e-Service air permit applications

Where possible, permit holders must use MPCA's e-Services to apply for reissuance and administrative amendments.

Reporting emissions

Guidance for small businesses on reporting air emissions.

Aboveground tanks: One million gallons or more

Image Facilities with one or more aboveground storage tank (AST) with a total capacity of one million gallons or more must obtain a major facility…

Water quality variances

A water quality variance is a temporary change in a state's water quality standard for a specific pollutant and its relevant criteria, allowing deviation from meeting a water quality-based effluent limit for a particular discharger.

A smoky summer ahead? What wildfire season could mean for air quality

The frequent wildfires in California and elsewhere, brought on by climate change, are affecting air quality for thousands of miles. That includes Minnesota.

Capturing rainwater and preventing runoff

Finding ways to keep stormwater on land and let it soak into the ground can lessen the negative effects on water quality from stormwater.

Long Prairie rendering facility fined $3 million for air quality violations and has agreed to spend more than $4 million to improve its wastewater treatment

Central Bi-Products emitted higher levels of hydrogen sulfide than is allowed, causing odor complaints in the community of Long Prairie and resulting in a $3 million fine. Central Bi-Products has agreed to spend a minimum of $4.4 million on a supplemental environmental project that will improve its wastewater treatment.