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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.
Addressing excess nutrient levels in Lake Pepin based on the site-specific water quality eutrophication criteria for the lake developed by the MPCA.
Information for larger feedlot owners on the federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and State Disposal System (SDS) permits for construction and operation permits in Minnesota.
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Healthy land and soil is essential for thriving Minnesota communities. It drives economic development and opportunity, improves our health, and contributes to clean water for drinking and recreation…
Groundwater and drinking water in the east Twin Cities metro area is contaminated with PFAS due to 3M's disposal practices at four sites in the area.
Industrial stormwater steps to compliance Step 6: Meet requirements
How to prepare recycling for the curb
The MPCA is leading multiple initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector.
Image Climate change is having a profound impact on Minnesota's natural environment. Many of our state's iconic native plants and animals — from birch…
MPCA had approximately $250,000 available to reduce emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) through the use of stage 1 vapor recovery systems at gasoline-dispensing facilities throughout Minnesota.
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The MPCA sought proposals from qualified responders to conduct an environmental forensics evaluation using non-targeted analysis techniques for identifying sources of non-aqueous film forming foam (non-AFFF) per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in water.
Tailings basin piping leaked wastewater and about 11,500 cubic feet of tailings materials over nearly half an acre, including a nearby wetland in May 2023 due to inadequate operation and maintenance of the tailings basin pipeline at the company’s facility in Virginia, Minn.
Minnesota rules allow for specific uses (called beneficial uses) of certain materials that otherwise would be classified as solid waste.
The MPCA sought proposals to conduct a bench study to evaluate the effectiveness and potential dosages of soil amendments at the bench scale to support the analysis, decision making, and planning required to implement Remedial Actions for the Precision Plating Superfund Site (SR0000249)
Each year, Minnesotans throw away more than 850,000 tons of recyclables, worth around $153 million. Here's how we're reducing those numbers in Greater Minnesota.
Long-term lake management considers the unique environmental, cultural, and biological factors affecting the lake and sets a priority on finding lasting solutions.
The triennial standards review (TSR) gives the public a formal opportunity to provide wide-ranging comments about water quality standards.
Tools and materials for partners and stakeholders interested in minimizing the impact of chloride on Minnesota lakes, rivers, and groundwater.