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To make electric school buses more affordable to school districts, the MPCA started a grant program that puts more of the cleaner buses on routes across the state.

In Minnesota, about 18,000 regulated underground storage tanks (UST) are in use. State rules specify requirements for underground storage tanks (UST) that store petroleum or hazardous substances, and any piping or other structures that are part of the tank systems.

When people think of sources of air pollution, they typically think about buildings with big smokestacks like power plants and factories. Only about a quarter of the air pollution in Minnesota comes…

The Burnsville Sanitary Landfill (BSL) will expand to accommodate the growing municipal waste needs of the Twin Cities metro area. The expansion is part of the landfill’s long-term plan to extend the useful life of the landfill to 2062.

Learn what steps you can take to reduce the pollution from small neighborhood sources.

Biosolids that will be applied to land must meet strict regulations and quality standards.

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

Permit applications must include detailed emissions calculations to help determine which permit type or permit amendment is needed.

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.

Protecting and restoring water quality is one of the MPCA's core areas of focus.

The Minnesota Nutrient Reduction Strategy (NRS) compiles the latest science, research, and data and recommends the most effective strategies to reduce nutrients in our waters from both point and nonpoint sources.

When leaves fall on streets, sidewalks, and other hardscapes in urban areas, they wash into the storm drains and end up in lakes and rivers where they feed algae growth. The algae then decomposes and uses up oxygen that fish and native plants need.

Sustained efforts by cities and water management organizations have restored water quality in two Dakota County lakes.

Fire departments are often the first responders to incidents that include spills of hazardous substance.

The Olmsted Soil and Water Conservation District's Soil Health Farm demonstrates how farmers can benefit from practices that also provide resilience to climate change.

Minnesota is a national leader in keeping mercury out of the environment.

Create an editable spreadsheet of details about your facility to make calculations of emissions.

Resources for wastewater clients.

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.

The MPCA 401 certification fills a unique niche in protecting water quality by applying state water quality standards to projects.