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A cumulative impacts analysis provides a comprehensive look at all burdens that affect a community or neighborhood.
Smith Foundry has ceased operations at its East Phillips facility after an investigation and settlement with the U.S. EPA that the MPCA supported.
This webpage will not only address potential noncompliance issues for air permittees, but it will help inspectors get all of the necessary information to facilities with one link.
An air emission permit is a legal document that describes how a facility must operate to meet state and federal air regulations, and to minimize the impact of air emissions on people and the…
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is committed to ensuring that every Minnesotan has healthy air, sustainable lands, clean water, and a better climate.
MPCA's leadership team.
Roundup of key environmental justice laws passed by the Legislature in 2023
Minnesota continues to reduce industrial and transportation air pollutants that have the highest potential health risks. Investment in clean air for all Minnesotans is a top priority for the MPCA and Governor Walz.
The MPCA issued a new air quality permit for this manufacturing facility in White Bear Township.
Image Although Minnesota is rich in lakes and streams, Lake Superior is easily the most spectacular waterbody in Minnesota. Despite its immense size…
The MPCA had at least $1 million to support projects that will build lasting capacity to preserve standing tree stock and manage increasing volumes of wood waste.
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…
Elk River Landfill, Inc. proposes a northward expansion of its landfill into Livonia Township.
Protecting and restoring water quality is one of the MPCA's core areas of focus.
Hot, sunny weather brings the possibility of air quality alerts due to ozone. But what exactly is ozone?
Elk River Landfill, Inc. proposes to expand its existing municipal solid waste (MSW) landfill near Elk River.
What to consider when cold weather has you looking into home weatherization projects
Minnesota state agencies are working together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change.
Minnesota rivers are shrinking in the drought; some have their lowest flows in decades. What will be the long term effects?
Air sensors are instruments that measure air quality conditions in near real time.