Search

To prevent food waste at its veterans homes, the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs used a $185,000 MPCA grant to purchase new meal-ordering technology.

Helping Minnesota businesses comply with environmental rules, reduce wastes and emissions, and reduce regulatory obligations.

The MPCA issued the most recent municipal stormwater general permit (MNR040000) in November 2020.

EPA awards Minnesota $200 million in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants

DENCO II LLC failed a stack test in April, 2024, that showed that the facility exceeded its permit limit for particulate matter by more than 170%.

In Minnesota, wastewater treatment operators must be certified to ensure that facilities meet operational requirements.

The MPCA regulates the design, construction, and operation of treatment facilities for municipal and industrial wastewater in Minnesota.

A watershed is the area of land where all of the water that drains off of it goes into the same place — a river, stream or lake.

Prevent costly sewer clogs by keeping grease out of sinks and by not flushing disposable wipes.

The MPCA is authorized to develop numeric water quality criteria that apply specifically to a water body or region where the pollutant is found, using data from that water body or region.

“Urban wood,” or wood salvaged from cities, suburbs, and towns, is a growing issue in Minnesota because of severe weather, urban expansion, and the emerald ash borer. Rather than burning the trees as waste, a preferred option for dealing with urban wood involves creating durable wood products like furniture, building materials, and wooden décor.

Mankato nonprofit South Central Minnesota Food Recovery used MPCA grant money to build out a network to save food from the landfill and distribute it to people in need.

Any facility that is engaged in a narrative activity or a primary SIC code, as listed in the Multi-Sector General Permit, needs to apply for industrial stormwater permit coverage or certify for No Exposure.

Improving water quality in Lake George has required treating phosphorus in the water and filtering pollutants out of urban stormwater.

The MPCA offers a variety of tools to help counties, cities, and townships develop and support systems that recover resources and manage waste.Notify the agency about changes to contacts in your…

The MPCA requested proposals from eligible applicants for projects that reduce emissions of high global warming potential (HGWP) refrigerants in retail settings and food assistance programs in Minnesota.

Environmental rules and regulations are essential tools used to protect Minnesota’s environment, setting standards for environmental quality and limits on pollutants that can be discharged from facilities. The MPCA helps protect our environment by writing and enforcing these rules and regulations.

Addressing excess nutrient levels in Lake Pepin based on the site-specific water quality eutrophication criteria for the lake developed by the MPCA.

Environmental regulations vary by industry. To help you navigate this, we've compiled key considerations based on common industries, processes, and equipment.

Licensing and certification requirements for SSTS businesses and professionals.