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Three committees are accountable to and advise the full Clean Water Council. Meetings are scheduled and open to the public.

Environmental information and permits that affect businesses using boilers.

Environmental information and permits that affect businesses using stationary engines or generators.

Construction and interim feedlot permit forms

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 the aggregate industry.

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.

Certain types of permits and approvals to conduct solid waste activities require a notification to the MPCA of the intent to perform the specified solid waste activity.

The MPCA has released Minnesota’s PFAS Blueprint — a strategic, coordinated approach developed by multiple agencies to protect families and communities from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

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

Increasing organics collection and processing infrastructure is necessary to meet statewide recycling goals

The law requires manufacturers of video display devices (VDD) to register, pay an annual registration fee, and meet a recycling obligation based on their market share of VDD sold in Minnesota.

The MPCA regulates most aspects of livestock management including the location, design, construction, operation, and management of feedlots and manure-handling facilities.

Learn what a brownfield is, how it can negatively affect communities, and resources for cleaning one up.

Industrial Stormwater Steps to Compliance - Step 2: Consider certifying for No Exposure

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

Minnesota’s air currently meets all federal air quality standards. However, even levels of air pollution below the standards can affect people’s health, including levels currently found in parts of Minnesota.

The MPCA gave an environmental award to the Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society, which sold land so it could become a watershed wetland in Baxter. The project is being finalized in summer 2024.

Minnesota rules allow for specific uses (called beneficial uses) of certain materials that otherwise would be classified as solid waste.

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