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Resources and best management practices to help protect water quality on construction sites.
Best practices for SSTS installations drafted by St. Louis County, Minn., in 2008 based on the experiences of SSTS installers and inspectors.
In early 2024, Minnesota became the first U.S. state to establish a product stewardship program for boat wrap, which must provide free collection, transportation, reuse, recycling, and disposal.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has developed an updated draft air permit for Northshore Mining’s Peter Mitchell Mine in Babbitt that would control fugitive dust and particulate matter leaving the facility.
Hutchinson Utilities exceeded its permit limit for particulate matter during an air quality performance test. High levels of particulates are known to cause environmental harm and health problems.
The MPCA is investigating the source of the chemical 1,4-dioxane in private wells in Gem Lake.
In Minnesota, wastewater treatment operators must be certified to ensure that facilities meet operational requirements.
Reusing and recycling materials from construction and demolition (C&D) can help address pressing disposal and contamination issues in Minnesota, and have significant economic and environmental benefits.
In addition to the vessel requirements in the EPA VGP and Minnesota’s ballast water general permit, vessels must follow the requirements in Minnesota Statutes and Minnesota’s 401 certification of the VGP.
What to consider when cold weather has you looking into home weatherization projects
Privacy rightsSeveral federal and state laws protect your privacy rights regarding the information the MPCA has about you. At times, an MPCA staff member may ask you to provide information about…
Sustained efforts by cities and water management organizations have restored water quality in two Dakota County lakes.
The Meadows Mobile Home Park discharged untreated sewage to the ground in two separate violations in 2025.
New Flyer of America, a bus assembly plant in Saint Cloud, paid $12,112.50 for hazardous waste violations.
The MPCA completed 78 enforcement cases for water quality, air quality, waste, stormwater, and wastewater violations in the second half of 2025, for a total of 146 for the year.
Technical assistance to small, rural, and Tribal wastewater facilities
Find out what’s being done in Minnesota’s watersheds to protect and improve water quality.
Minnesota participates in this statistical survey of the condition of our nation's lakes, ponds, and reservoirs.
The Rapid River watershed covers 573,060 acres in northern Minnesota. Over 79% of the land in the watershed is owned or managed by state entities.
Determine if your facility requires an air permit and, if so, which permit type may be the best fit for your business.