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Remediation data submittals

Guidance for submitting data to MPCA Remediation Division programs: Superfund, Site Assessment, Petroleum Remediation, Brownfields, RCRA Remediation, Closed Landfill, and Integrated Remediation.

MPCA helps Mankato nonprofit keep good food out of landfills

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.

Here, fishy, fishy: What counting fish can reveal about stream health

MPCA's fish sampling process and why we do it

Bike rides along the Mississippi River lead to lessons on water quality

Francesca Crego, or Frannie, fondly recalls bike rides along the Mississippi River’s edge with her family. Growing up in the city, Frannie appreciated the feeling of mysticality brought by the river’…

MPCA invests $1 million to increase waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting efforts in Greater Minnesota

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

Sherburne County | Elk River proposed municipal solid waste landfill expansion

Elk River Landfill, Inc. proposes to expand its existing municipal solid waste (MSW) landfill near Elk River.

Most Minnesota lakes in good shape

MPCA studies shows 75% of Minnesota lakes meet standards for recreation. Clean Water Fund dollars help answer water quality questions.

Diving for healthier lakes in Otter Tail County

James Wooton puts his scuba diving skills to work monitoring for aquatic invasive species in Otter Tail County lakes.

Eagan | Gopher Resource

From January through March 2025, MPCA air monitoring data showed elevated lead levels that exceeded national ambient air quality standards near the facility. An MPCA inspection of Gopher Resource in spring 2025 confirmed that the source of the elevated lead levels was addressed.

Recycling recovery

Each year, Minnesotans throw away more than 850,000 tons of recyclables, worth around $153 million. Here's how we're reducing those numbers in Greater Minnesota.

New legislative report highlights Minnesota's air pollution progress and challenges

Minnesota continues to reduce industrial and transportation air pollutants that have the highest potential health risks. Investment in clean air for all Minnesotans is a top priority for the MPCA and Governor Walz.

Mankato hub demonstrates community and climate smart food in Minnesota

The Climate Smart Food Systems initiative, funded by the U.S. EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program, positions Minnesota as a national model for transforming our food system from farm to freezer.

Reaching capacity: Managing the metro waste crunch

The MPCA is working on both short and long-term solutions to the growing waste problems in the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

SSTS service and maintenance

Septic system owners are responsible for system maintenance. Properly maintaining a septic system will extend its life.

South Metro Mississippi River turbidity TMDL

A project to address excess sediment and turbidity in the Mississippi River, from Fort Snelling at St. Paul to upper Lake Pepin at Red Wing, based on a site-specific standard developed by the MPCA and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

Safely dispose of household hazardous waste

Do not throw any hazardous waste in the trash; instead, bring it to a local collection site. Each county in Minnesota administers a household hazardous waste program to help prevent hazardous chemicals from getting into the environment and harming human health.

Decreasing regional haze

One of the most basic forms of air pollution, haze reduces visibility in many cities and scenic areas within the United States. Haze-causing pollutants come from a variety of sources, both natural and man-made, including motor vehicles, electricity generation, industrial facilities, agriculture, and wildfires.