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It's Septic Smart Week and Minnesota local governments are reporting significant progress in fixing inadequate septic systems around the state.

In the management of construction stormwater, MPCA recognizes Southwest Light Rail Extension project for responsible development through stormwater controls.

Areas and communities with SSTS concerns have wastewater treatment methods that are not adequate to protect public health or the environment. Hundreds of small communities around the state have inadequate wastewater systems.

A project to address high levels of suspended sediment in the Minnesota River and the South Metro portion of the Mississippi River.

Climate change is chipping away at Minnesota’s winter ice, according to data by the MPCA and DNR. On average, the state has lost 10 to 14 days of lake ice over the past 50 years.

MPCA released its draft permit and environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) for Heartland Hutterian Brethren, Inc., a 9,600-head swine finishing feedlot in Pipestone County.

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is low-carbon synthetic fuel made from non-petroleum sources that is blended with traditional jet fuel to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from air transportation.

Within the three major watersheds that cover the Twin Cities area, there are 33 smaller watersheds managed by their own watershed district or watershed management organization.

Minnesota businesses, organizations, and municipalities seeking or holding MPCA wastewater permits are charged two basic types of permit fees: application fees and annual fees.

Environmental information and permits that affect hot mix asphalt plants.

Grantees must follow guidance to fund only eligible activities and expenses.

Guidance pertaining to the investigation and cleanup of hazardous substances, pollutants, and contaminants.

The Cedar River Watershed in Minnesota encompasses 454,029 acres in Mower, Freeborn, Dodge, and Steele counties. This watershed covers prime agricultural land with many streams and drainage ditches flowing into the river.

This RFP provides a mechanism for interested parties to acquire a limited volume of PFAS concentrate for PFAS destructive technology testing purposes.

The MPCA had $676,000 available in grant funding for communities in environmental justice areas across Minnesota to support projects that provide planning and design services for replacing or upgrading inadequate water infrastructure.

Cities of Saint Peter and Comfrey will each receive grants for infrastructure planning.

MPCA released its environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) for the proposed development of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community’s new organics recycling facility in Scott County.

Plan’s primary goal is to protect families, communities from PFAS contamination

Find sustainable products for your business with these helpful certification and labeling systems.

Learn what you can do to protect yourself and your community from environmental problems caused by flooding.