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State will begin engagement next month on an updated framework set to be released in 2025
The 2026 Climate Action Framework prioritizes reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting Minnesotans
Minnesotans are encouraged to share feedback through Nov. 9, 2025
Initiatives passed during the 2023 legislative session invest hundreds of millions of dollars to advance Minnesota’s Climate Action Framework.
MPCA solicited proposals from qualified contractors to research and report on the projected costs of climate change adaptation and resilience measures needed to mitigate the projected impacts in Minnesota.
Although the impacts from Minnesota’s changing climate are touching all of us, some groups of people are more at risk.
Through this Minnesota climate smart food systems (CSFS) grant, the MPCA has approximately $4 million available for projects related to Tribal food sovereignty that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. These grants will be awarded to Native-led organizations that work with Native populations not on reservation lands.
Image Climate change continues to have a destructive impact on Minnesota’s infrastructure, presenting a direct threat to our homes, businesses, roads…
The MPCA solicited project proposals to distribute $35 million to communities for projects to prepare local stormwater infrastructure for the impacts of climate change.
Through this Minnesota climate smart food systems (CSFS) grant, the MPCA offered approximately $10 million in grant funding for projects that will expand Minnesota’s infrastructure capacity for composting source-separated organic materials (SSOM) with a focus on wasted food and food scraps.
MPCA Commissioner Katrina Kessler and Department of Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen reflected on the theme of National Ag Day 2023 — “Growing a Climate for Tomorrow” — and ways Minnesotans can support the future of Minnesota farms.
Pollinators are essential to everyday Minnesotans, our economy, and our food production. Learn why these pollinators are so vital through exhibits at this year’s Eco Experience.
Minnesota is a national leader in ensuring healthy air quality. The Clean Air Act requires states to take significant responsibility for preventing and controlling air pollution. States must pass…
MPCA's leadership team.
MPCA awards first of two rounds of Tribal technical assistance grants intended to advance environmental work on reservations and in Tribal communities
Every Minnesotan — regardless of income, race, ethnicity, color, or national origin — has the right to healthy air, sustainable lands, clean water, and a better climate.
Businesses like grocery, liquor, and convenience stores depend on refrigeration systems. Some of these systems, however, can prove expensive to operate and harmful to the environment.
Minnesota rivers are shrinking in the drought; some have their lowest flows in decades. What will be the long term effects?
In 2023, Minnesota saw more air quality alerts covering more days than ever before. Smoke from Canadian wildfires throughout the summer caused many of the alerts, though climate change is playing a growing role in Minnesota's air quality.
The Soiled Undies exhibit at the Eco Experience at the Minnesota State Fair might look off-putting at first, but it's a good demonstration of the importance of soil health and how healthy soil can help the environment.