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The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for all of Minnesota. The alert runs until noon on Monday, Aug. 4. Fine particle levels are expected to reach the red air quality index (AQI) category, a level considered unhealthy for everyone, in all of Minnesota,
Information will support the phase out of nonessential use of “forever chemicals” in Minnesota
First of a series of MPCA staff profiles. Kevin Stroom conducts research on streams and has published a report about Straight River.
Important details to help make your e-Service submittal go as smoothly as possible.
If you're new to the septic system world at the county level, or even if you've been in the job for a while, MPCA offers videos and companion documents to provide valuable background and insights.
To reduce contamination at compost facilities, Minnesota’s compostable product labeling law requires all bags, packaging, and food service products labeled as “compostable” and sold in Minnesota after Jan. 1, 2025, to meet certain requirements.
Answers to questions frequently asked by municipalities about management of contaminated sediments in stormwater collection systems that they own and operate.
Stephen Funk shared his story as part of We Are Water MN, a traveling exhibit and community engagement program that explores Minnesotans’ relationships with water.
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.
The MPCA's chloride reduction program assists communities and organizations across Minnesota in identifying sources of chloride.
State and community leaders visited Faribault and Northfield to observe Minnesota climate resiliency efforts in action.
The MPCA has developed best practices for vapor intrusion mitigation and public communication work used by the agencies and our contractors.
Addressing excess nutrient levels in Lake Pepin based on the site-specific water quality eutrophication criteria for the lake developed by the MPCA.
Any facility that emits air pollutants above certain levels is required to have an air quality permit.
Minnesota passed a law in 2023 that restricts the use of lead and cadmium in 15 categories of consumer products, including toys and school supplies.
Stakeholders affected by the Minnesota Electronics Recycling Act must be registered with the MPCA.
Our climate has already changed and will continue to change. Minnesotans are feeling impacts of climate change, from higher temperatures, more extreme storms with intense flooding, and changes in our…
Feedlot nutrient and manure management
Kate Knuth's career in addressing climate change, which took her to the Minnesota Capitol as a state legislator, has now led her to the MPCA as its new climate director.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) today released an environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) for a new facility proposed by Dem-Con that will process organic materials through anaerobic digesters at its environmental campus in Shakopee, Minnesota.