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States are responsible for developing a Regional Haze State Implementation Plan (SIP) that addresses regional haze in each Class I area located within the state and in each Class I area located…
The MPCA is working to address environmental concerns at the closed Freeway Landfill, to prevent the buried waste from affecting drinking water and the nearby Minnesota River.
The MPCA released its environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) for the proposed expansion of Crow Wing County’s existing mixed municipal solid waste landfill northeast of Brainerd.
Smart technology, conservation practices, and a commitment to clean water help this family dairy and crop operation thrive — while protecting rivers, streams, and future generations.
Our strategic plan has six broad goals that, when taken together, map our work for five years. MPCA’s strategic plan guides the agency’s work from Jan. 1, 2024, to Dec. 31, 2028. These goals are…
The MPCA today released its environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) for a new facility proposed by Vanguard Organics, LLC that will process organic materials through anaerobic digesters near Litchfield.
Launched in 2022, the PFAS monitoring plan lays out a path for PFAS monitoring at solid waste, wastewater, and stormwater facilities; hazardous waste landfills; facilities with air emissions; and…
Data shows that ice cover on Minnesota's lakes doesn't last as long as it used to. That means a shorter ice fishing season, yes, but it also has implications for the environment and Minnesota's fish and wildlife.
Resources developed by the Minnesota Department of Health and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to help you spread the word about how Minnesota will reduce “forever chemicals” through Amara’s Law.
Some permittees are receiving phishing attacks claiming to be from the EPA. How to spot a phishing attack and what to do about it.
Elk River Landfill, Inc. proposes a northward expansion of its landfill into Livonia Township.
To best serve the needs of all Minnesotans for healthy air, sustainable lands, clean water, and a better climate, the MPCA has committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that…
Spring is the time for awakening gardens from their slumber and cleaning up the yard. It’s also a good time to start thinking about a backyard compost pile. Here’s how to build one that’ll enhance soil health and that your neighbors won’t mind.
Nitrogen, like phosphorus, is a nutrient that pollutes in state waters, and its concentration in many rivers has been increasing from historic natural levels over time due to human influences.…
MPCA releases initial environmental assessment worksheet for a new municipal solid waste landfill proposed by Dem-Con at its environmental campus near Shakopee.
When temperatures climb, conditions are ripe for Minnesota lakes to produce algae blooms, some of which can be harmful to pets and humans.
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.
When food spoils or is thrown away before we eat it, the resources that went into creating the food are wasted.
During the 2023 legislative session, legislators passed more than a dozen funding and policy proposals to address food waste, organics, recycling market development, and wood waste.
Answers to frequently asked questions about compliance and MPCA's enforcement of environmental rules in Minnesota.