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Licensing and permitsCannabis businesses in Minnesota require a state license for their specific operation (micro-business, processor, retailer, etc.) from the Office of Cannabis Management. The…

Apply for the 2025-2026 Minnesota GreenCorps program and spend a year working on environmental issues and making a difference in communities around the state.

MPCA plans to amend existing Minnesota Rules governing permits and solid waste landfills (chapters 7001 and 7035).

Minnesota law requires that people notify the MPCA (through the Minnesota Duty Officer) immediately when more than five gallons of petroleum or any amount of any substance under their control is released into the environment that could cause pollution of waters of the state.

Environmental information and resources for gas stations.

Alliance Building Corporation failed to prevent liquid washout of waste during construction at the Sleepy Eye Apartments.

Spilled mercury, even small quantities in the home, should be cleaned up quickly and properly so that people don't come in contact with it or breathe its vapors.

Minnesota’s Digital Fair Repair Act went into effect July 1. Here’s why it matters and how you can use it to save money and the environment

To obtain coverage under this permit, the owner(s) must document compliance with the criteria for coverage under this general permit, prior to disposal of the uncontaminated concrete.

Minnesota rules identify 16 standing beneficial uses for which waste generators or end users can simply follow the applicable rules without contacting the MPCA.

Forms and guidance for recordkeeping, submittal, and reporting for air permits.

Emissions generated from gasoline and diesel powered vehicles are the greatest source of air pollution in Minnesota

Every Minnesotan — regardless of income, race, ethnicity, color, or national origin — has the right to healthy air, sustainable lands, clean water, and a better climate.

Resources for recycling market development

Eight cities will receive grants to create plans that will protect homes and businesses from flooding and other climate impacts

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

While hundreds of fish kills occur in Minnesota every year, mostly in lakes and ponds, fish kills on trout streams in southeast Minnesota are much less common.

Recyclers of CED must register with the MPCA; there is no annual fee. Recyclers must meet certain requirements in terms of regulatory compliance, necessary licensure, and insurance.

State agencies support Minnesota's sustainable purchasing efforts by using state contracts.

Step 3: Requirements for pesticide dischargers