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Implementing water quality standards come with tangible costs and benefits. Costs such as taxes to residents, regulated parties, and communities help achieve benefits such as increased property values, tourism, and protecting human health.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) today released an environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) for a new facility proposed by Dem-Con that will process organic materials through anaerobic digesters at its environmental campus in Shakopee, Minnesota.
To obtain coverage under this permit, the owner(s) must document compliance with the criteria for coverage under this general permit, prior to disposal of the uncontaminated concrete.
New reports from the MPCA highlight restoration investments and improved water quality while calling for continued work to address persistent challenges in southeastern Minnesota.
Minnesota rules require many facilities that produce air emissions to conduct performance testing.
The MPCA uses the Environmental Quality Information System (EQuIS) to store water quality data from more than 17,000 Minnesota sampling locations.
Minnesota water infrastructure projects in St. Cloud and Pipestone garner EPA’s top awards for innovation, excellence in protecting environment, health.
MPCA Environmental Assistance grant program puts spotlight on mend-it clinics and other reuse and waste reduction efforts.
Many residents have questions and concerns about loud noises or unpleasant odors that may be associated with industries or businesses in their community.
Clearing ice? Before you reach for the salt bag and begin to scatter, consider using other tools to get the job done that are less toxic to our waterways and our beloved pets, and will save you money.
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) is one of a group of highly reactive gases known as nitrogen oxides. NO2 reacts with other chemicals in the air to form other pollutants, such as ozone, particulate matter,…
Testing found elevated levels of tetrachloroethylene/perchloroethylene (PCE or Perc) in soil vapors around the Dison’s Cleaners and Launderers site in Rochester.
Facilities that produce air emissions can benefit by proposing limits on their own operations to avoid certain types of regulatory requirements. You might accept limits to stay under emission…
The MPCA regulates most aspects of livestock management including the location, design, construction, operation, and management of feedlots and manure-handling facilities.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued a final notice to Northern Iron for information required to determine compliance and to write a permit. If the agency does not receive the…
The Rapid River watershed covers 573,060 acres in northern Minnesota. Over 79% of the land in the watershed is owned or managed by state entities.
The National Crude Oil Spill Research Site near Bemidji was formed after a pipeline break released 10,000 barrels of crude oil in 1979.
Water quality trading is a market-based approach to the protection and restoration of surface waters, another tool to be used in conjunction with existing voluntary, regulatory, and financial assistance programs.
Financial assistance for SSTS work is targeted to units of local government.
The MPCA is seeking public comment on a draft wastewater permit and accompanying environmental assessment worksheet for a project that combines treatment facilities for five Wright County communities and improves water quality in the Crow River.