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The 2026 Climate Action Framework prioritizes reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting Minnesotans
Our climate has already changed and will continue to change. Minnesotans are feeling impacts of climate change, from higher temperatures, more extreme storms with intense flooding, and changes in our…
The Climate Smart Food Systems initiative, funded by the U.S. EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program, positions Minnesota as a national model for transforming our food system from farm to freezer.
Lights, camera, antics! Students at Century College script and produce a fun video as part of their coursework.
Addressing climate change presents us with a historic opportunity to strengthen our economy, improve our health, and create a more equitable Minnesota for everyone.
Information will support the phase out of nonessential use of “forever chemicals” in Minnesota
Communities that are resilient to climate change are able to effectively to prepare for and recover from its effects, and continue to thrive.
With 100 days until a law aimed at removing PFAS from consumer products goes into effect, state leaders celebrate three Minnesota-based companies already offering goods made without PFAS.
Healthy recycling markets divert materials from the waste stream, convert the materials into commodities, and supply them to manufacturers for the production of new products. The businesses that…
From January through March 2025, MPCA air monitoring data showed elevated lead levels that exceeded national ambient air quality standards near the facility. An MPCA inspection of Gopher Resource in spring 2025 confirmed that the source of the elevated lead levels was addressed.
Minnesota is the first state to require producers fund boat wrap collection and recycling.
Minnesota state agencies and local governments are working together to protect drinking water supplies.
Through a certificate of need process, MPCA is offering existing landfills the opportunity to expand their existing capacity.
Grantees must follow guidance to fund only eligible activities and expenses.
Minnesota's law relating to the collection and recycling of video display devices ("televisions" and "computer monitors") sold to households/consumers was signed into law in May 2007.
The new commercial organics collection will service a 20- to 30-stop route across both Hubbard and Beltrami counties.
Composting organic waste and compostable products creates a valuable product that improves soil fertility, conserves water, and reduces erosion.
Ask the MPCA features questions Minnesotans have asked us, on the issues the agency works on, from waste disposal, water and air quality, and chemicals in products to recycling and reuse,…
A new $75,000 grant from the MPCA will help the U of M’s Forever Green Initiative make camelina a viable crop for sustainable aviation fuel.
Minnesotans are encouraged to share feedback through Nov. 9, 2025