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Financing for wastewater and stormwater projects is available for public entities.

Trichloroethylene and perchloroethylene have contaminated groundwater and caused vapor intrusion issues at this site.

Financial assistance for SSTS work is targeted to units of local government.

Retail establishments can receive a 45% rebate on purchases of lead-free tackle for resale.

MPCA had approximately $250,000 in grant funding available to help Minnesota governments, businesses, institutions, and organizations address two specific needs: waste reduction/reuse and toxic products prevention.

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…

The Mississippi River - Grand Rapids Watershed covers 1,3 million acres and contains 1,908 miles of stream/rivers and 552 lakes greater than 10 acres. The watershed drainage comprises parts of the counties of Aitkin, Carlton, Cass, Itasca, and St. Louis.

Composting your Halloween jack-o'-lantern is a good way to keep it out of the landfill. So is giving it to a local farmer.

Chloride is a problem for wastewater facilities and stormwater permittees.

Water scientists from the MPCA published four watershed reports in 2025, updating the data we need to keep Minnesota’s waters clean and protected.

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.

BMPs required to manage the slurry to comply with Minnesota statute and agency rules to protect water quality.

Information for cannabis growers and processors to understand environmental regulations and permits that may apply to their businesses.

The Upper/Lower Red Lake Watershed covers more than 1.2 million acres and is home to Upper and Lower Red Lakes, the two largest bodies of water within the state.

Projects will reduce the amount of waste entering landfills, benefiting the environment and local economies.

Complying with the MS4 general permit

Resources for the dry cleaning industry

Petroleum spills from pipelines, trains, trucks, storage tanks, and other sources have damaged natural resources throughout Minnesota.

Allows new and expanding wastewater treatment facilities to receive a discharge permit prior to completion of an applicable phosphorus-related TMDL. Through pre-TMDL phosphorus trading a, a new or expanding facility may increase its phosphorus discharge by purchasing a phosphorus reduction from another source.

MPCA online services give users online access to apply for permits and licenses, submit required information, and pay fees and invoices.