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Some facilities may have air emissions low enough to qualify as "insignificant," and not be required to have an air permit.
When temperatures climb and the summer sun beats down, conditions are ripe for Minnesota lakes to produce harmful algae blooms, some of which can be harmful to pets and humans.
The MPCA's air monitors continually measure pollutants. With this data, the agency can track pollution trends over time and show if outdoor air meets air quality standards and health benchmarks.
Instructions for preparing for and completing the online exam for underground storage tank operator certification.
The MPCA strives to ensure all people in Minnesota have clean air, regardless of where they live or work.
The MPCA plans to amend water quality standards (Minn. Rules chapter 7050) affecting Class 2 beneficial uses, which protect surface waters for aquatic life and recreation.
Answers to common questions about the Construction Stormwater Permit application
Thermal paper is thin with a slick feel or sheen finish and discolors easily when scratched.
The Air We Breathe report looks at public health and air quality data to gauge how air pollution is affecting our health in Minnesota.
One indicator of impairment that puts a stream on the Impaired Waters List is its macroinvertebrate population. Here's how that works.
These Minnesota sites are registered with the MPCA to accept covered electronic devices for recycling.
July is Lakes Appreciation Month! If you love Minnesota lakes and want to help protect them, sign up to be a volunteer water monitor for the MPCA.
The triennial standards review (TSR) gives the public a formal opportunity to provide wide-ranging comments about water quality standards.
A waste is any material that can no longer be used for its original intended purpose. The type of waste generated can include recyclables, solid waste, and hazardous wastes, which may be subject to specific management and disposal requirements.
State will begin engagement next month on an updated framework set to be released in 2025
Northshore Mining operates the Peter Mitchell Mine, a taconite ore mining operation, in Babbitt. It sends the ore that it mines there via rail to a processing plant in Silver Bay, which is a separate facility with its own individual air permit.
Every two years, MPCA creates a list of impaired waters in the state that do not meet water quality standards.
The MPCA is working with the city of Minneapolis to identify sources of air pollution in North Minneapolis and find strategies to reduce emissions.
Approximately 41,204 miles of streams in Minnesota (49.6% of the total) have been altered in some way by humans. Channelizing, ditching, and damming projects have changed the natural course of…
Prevent costly sewer clogs by keeping grease out of sinks and by not flushing disposable wipes.