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Although the impacts from Minnesota’s changing climate are touching all of us, some groups of people are more at risk.

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

Minnesota rules allow for specific uses (called beneficial uses) of certain materials that otherwise would be classified as solid waste.

The Chippewa River Watershed covers 2,085 square miles and drains portions of eight counties in west central Minnesota.

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

Smith Foundry has ceased operations at its East Phillips facility after an investigation and settlement with the U.S. EPA that the MPCA supported.

The Rum River Watershed covers 997,060 acres in east-central Minnesota, covering parts of Aitkin, Crow Wing, Morrison, Mille Lacs, Kanabec, Benton, Isanti, Chisago, Sherburne, and Anoka counties.

Contaminated land creates significant problems for our health, environment, and economy in Minnesota. By cleaning up problem areas and protecting against future contamination, we can make land safe…

Emissions generated from gasoline and diesel powered vehicles are the greatest source of air pollution in Minnesota

The South Fork Crow River Watershed covers 818,428 acres. It is located in south-central Minnesota and encompasses parts of Kandiyohi, Renville, Meeker, McLeod, Sibley, Wright, Carver, and Hennepin counties.

People who service and dispose of vehicle air conditioners or appliances that contain refrigerants must be certified.

Profile of Karl Scheuer, a volunteer with the MPCA's Volunteer Water Monitoring Program

Following the 2024 legislative session, the MPCA was charged with appointing a 15-member task force to advise the agency on policy and program opportunities that would increase the recovery of critical materials from end-of-life products.

Less than three years after Minnesota passed the country's first ban on TCE, a carcinogenic solvent, facilities around the state have removed it from their processes.

Facilities in specific industries that store materials, waste, or equipment outdoors are subject to industrial stormwater regulations administered by the MPCA.

Businesses like grocery, liquor, and convenience stores depend on refrigeration systems. Some of these systems, however, can prove expensive to operate and harmful to the environment.

Sanimax USA LLC failed to seek a required major air permit amendment and conduct air emissions modeling prior to making changes to its pollution control equipment systems in 2019 at its animal products rendering facility in South St. Paul, Minnesota.

ECSWC is applying for a 10-year permit to add MSW capacity to its currently permitted landfill near Mora while conducting environmental review for the unpermitted areas of its landfill expansion.

$5.5 million grant from the U.S. EPA will help three Minnesota school districts partially electrify their bus fleets.

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