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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.

Designing stormwater systems to handle the challenges of climate change differs in every community across the state. Here’s how one community is meeting that challenge

The MPCA completed 68 enforcement cases for water quality, air quality, hazardous waste, stormwater, and wastewater violations in the first half of 2025.

In Minnesota, certain tasks in the design, installation, repair, maintenance, operation, or inspection of septic systems can only be done by certified individuals. Find out what training, experience, and exams are required to fulfill the requirements for certification.

Stakeholders affected by the Minnesota Electronics Recycling Act must be registered with the MPCA.

Frequently asked questions about SSTS certification and licensing.

The disposable wipes toolkit includes free, customizable communications resources to help communities inform their residents about the hazards of flushing disposable wipes.

Minnesota has a growing salty water problem that threatens its freshwater fish and other aquatic life. Chloride from both de-icing salt and water softener salt gets into lakes and streams, and…

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.