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MPCA investigation determined that construction sediment was discharged into the Blue Earth River and a county ditch.
Feedlot nutrient and manure management
A training and certification program for evaluating aquatic life in Minnesota’s rivers and streams.
We offer various levels of training on a variety of topics including salt application, wastewater operator training and hazardous waste.
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.
MPCA recognized 253 municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants for outstanding operations in 2023.
Sanimax USA LLC failed to seek a required major air permit amendment and conduct air emissions modeling prior to making changes to its pollution control equipment systems in 2019 at its animal products rendering facility in South St. Paul, Minnesota.
Northern Iron operates an iron foundry in an environmental justice area in Saint Paul's Payne-Phalen neighborhood.
The Soiled Undies exhibit at the Eco Experience at the Minnesota State Fair might look off-putting at first, but it's a good demonstration of the importance of soil health and how healthy soil can help the environment.
Find sustainable products for your business with these helpful certification and labeling systems.
Learn what you can do to protect yourself and your community from environmental problems caused by flooding.
CAP provides financial and technical assistance to local governments to encourage investment in the proper management of solid waste.
Intense storms of late spring can wash soil and other pollutants into rivers. Producers can use several techniques to protect their soil and water quality.
Image Although Minnesota is rich in lakes and streams, Lake Superior is easily the most spectacular waterbody in Minnesota. Despite its immense size…
Minnesota is the first state to require producers fund boat wrap collection and recycling.
The MPCA has developed a report to help improve the data when the volume of trash or recyclables has to be converted to weight.
MPCA policy recommendations for the upcoming legislative session
Lange Agricultural Systems paid $12,511 for violations of both its hazardous waste and industrial wastewater permits.
MPCA sought proposals from qualified responders for a contract conducting a waste characterization study evaluating the types of materials generated and discarded in Minnesota and their relative prominence in Minnesota’s waste streams.