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Environmental information for craft breweries, distilleries, wineries, and cideries, and for home brewers who want to start commercial production.
Complying with the MS4 general permit
Elk River Landfill, Inc. proposes to expand its existing municipal solid waste (MSW) landfill near Elk River.
The Minnesota Repair Project is one of several initiatives that received a grant from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency aimed at reducing waste and boosting reuse across the state.
What is a stormwater catch basin, and should I be worried about it?
The MPCA regulates waste, recycling, and disposal activities in Minnesota. MPCA permits are required for the design, construction, and operation of solid waste management facilities where storage, collection, transportation, processing or reuse, conversion, or disposal of solid waste occurs.
Environmental rules and regulations are essential tools used to protect Minnesota’s environment, setting standards for environmental quality and limits on pollutants that can be discharged from facilities. The MPCA helps protect our environment by writing and enforcing these rules and regulations.
Many residents have questions and concerns about loud noises or unpleasant odors that may be associated with industries or businesses in their community.
Answers to frequently asked questions about compliance and MPCA's enforcement of environmental rules in Minnesota.
Learn what steps you can take to reduce the pollution from small neighborhood sources.
Environmental information and permits that affect businesses using boilers.
Excess phosphorus is harming Minnesota waters. Phosphorus comes from both regulated and non-regulated sources. A quarter of Minnesota lakes have high levels of phosphorus, which means that they do…
The MPCA regulates most aspects of livestock management including the location, design, construction, operation, and management of feedlots and manure-handling facilities.
The MPCA studies Minnesota's solid waste composition and processes to inform policy recommendations, legislative proposals, education and outreach messages, and waste reduction efforts.
MPCA completed 100 enforcement cases for water quality, air quality, waste, stormwater, and wastewater violations in the first half of 2024
There are two types of federal air regulations, the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs) and New Source Performance Standards (NSPSs). Either or both regulations may…
Proposed changes to permits that regulate the state’s largest animal feedlots target nitrate pollution statewide.
Application forms and instructions for applying for wastewater permits.
Approximately $4.5 million was available to support prevention of wasted food and food rescue projects across the state.
Pig’s Eye Dump in Saint Paul has been slated for cleanup and restoration.