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Graphic timeline that outlines how the permitting process and environmental review process progress simultaneously.
Image MPCA staff provide technical assistance to businesses seeking to improve their environmental performance and prevent pollution.Small business…
Pesticide NPDES permit steps to compliance Step 4: Report adverse pesticide incidents
The Minnesota Nutrient Reduction Strategy (NRS) compiles the latest science, research, and data and recommends the most effective strategies to reduce nutrients in our waters from both point and nonpoint sources.
Residential wood burning has been increasing in Minnesota, both for home heating and recreation.
AccessibilityThe Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is committed to accessibility on its website. As part of that commitment, the MPCA makes every effort to comply with the State of Minnesota…
Planned amendments to Minn. Rules ch. 7050 affect the Class 1 beneficial use, which protects waters (both surface and groundwater) used as a source for domestic consumption.
Unauthorized releases of untreated wastewater in October 2024 and January and February 2025, as well as failure to notify the Minnesota Duty Officer in a timely manner.
Find out what’s being done in Minnesota’s watersheds to protect and improve water quality.
EPA awards Minnesota $200 million in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants
The time that Andy Vig spends along the Minnesota River near Hoċokata Ṫi, cultural center of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, serves as a reminder of where his water comes from and a…
Minnesota rules allow for specific uses (called beneficial uses) of certain materials that otherwise would be classified as solid waste.
The MPCA recognized 236 wastewater facilities for outstanding operations in 2024.
Permit applications must include detailed emissions calculations to help determine which permit type or permit amendment is needed.
Initial screening information for a contaminant of emerging concern, triclocarban.
Resources for clients of the SSTS program
The MPCA has a variety of educational displays, programs, and materials about chloride pollution. We encourage our partners to utilize these resources to engage with their community.
Image Many commercial buildings in Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties are required to recycle at least three of the…
Learn what steps you can take to reduce the pollution from small neighborhood sources.
Product stewardship encourages manufacturers, retailers, and consumers to treat products as resources rather than waste, changing how they think about the products they make, buy, and use.