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Edina-based startup, Naware, recently took the $10,000 Green and Sustainable Chemistry Prize, sponsored by the MPCA as part of the MN Cup, for combining two unlikely technologies to replace herbicides in lawncare with a more environmentally friendly alternative.

Excess phosphorus is harming Minnesota waters. Phosphorus comes from both regulated and non-regulated sources. A quarter of Minnesota lakes have high levels of phosphorus, which means that they do…

Smart Salting is a suite of techniques that minimize the environmental and economic impacts of chloride while still meeting public needs.

Environmental information and permits that affect businesses using boilers.

The MPCA solicited project proposals to distribute $10 million to communities for projects to prepare local wastewater infrastructure for the impacts of climate change. These projects are specifically meant to protect water quality and increase resilience.

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

Environmental information and permits that affect metal fabrication and finishing businesses.

Each year, MPCA hires seasonal positions to assist with biological monitoring of streams and wetlands during the summer months.

Environmental information and permits that affect hot mix asphalt plants.

Environmental information and permits that affect wood-finishing industries.

Industrial Stormwater Steps to Compliance - Step 3: Facilities requiring permit coverage must assess for pollutants at the facility

The Blue Earth River begins in northern Iowa and meets with the West Branch Blue Earth River in Faribault County. The watershed includes parts of eight counties in southern Minnesota and four in northern Iowa.

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

Learn what you can do to protect yourself and your community from environmental problems caused by flooding.

Use these checklists to speed review and approval of wastewater design documents

Answers to frequently asked questions about compliance and MPCA's enforcement of environmental rules in Minnesota.

Long-term lake management considers the unique environmental, cultural, and biological factors affecting the lake and sets a priority on finding lasting solutions.

Environmental information and permits that affect grain elevators, feed mills and fertilizer mixing plants.

An air emissions risk analysis estimates the potential human health risks from air pollution emitted by a facility.

Through this Minnesota climate smart food systems (CSFS) grant, the MPCA is soliciting proposals to distribute $40 million in grant funding to support industrial food and beverage manufacturers and food system organic waste processors across Minnesota through capital expenditure projects that will improve operational efficiency, reduce operating costs, and lessen environmental impacts at facilities.