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

The Keep It Clean campaign, a 2023 Minnesota law, and many partners working together are adding up to less garbage and waste left behind on frozen lakes.

Smith Foundry has ceased operations at its East Phillips facility after an investigation and settlement with the U.S. EPA that the MPCA supported.

Water quality trades that have been arranged in Minnesota illustrate many opportunities to enhance pollution reduction efforts while offering flexibility and cost savings to regulated municipalities and industries.

Owners/operators of construction activity must complete several steps before completing a permit application and beginning construction. These steps also help owners/operators determine their eligibility for coverage under the general permit.

Ready-to-run meteorological data suitable for AERMOD.

Best practices for SSTS installations drafted by St. Louis County, Minn., in 2008 based on the experiences of SSTS installers and inspectors.

Environmental information and permits that affect businesses that paint, coat, or strip surfaces.

Financial assistance for SSTS work is targeted to units of local government.

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.

When people think of sources of air pollution, they typically think about buildings with big smokestacks like power plants and factories. Only about a quarter of the air pollution in Minnesota comes…

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

Residential wood burning has been increasing in Minnesota, both for home heating and recreation.

Wild rice is an important part of the biological community in many Minnesota lakes, streams, and wetlands, and a cultural resource to many, particularly members of the Dakota and Ojibwe Tribal Nations in Minnesota.

Training resources for feedlot officers in Minnesota.

The MPCA issued the most recent municipal stormwater general permit (MNR040000) in November 2020.

The MPCA provides climate change technical assistance to Minnesotan, including one-on-one consultation or small group facilitation, to assess current capacity, build on strengths, and address underlying needs.

Information will support the phase out of nonessential use of “forever chemicals” in Minnesota

There are two types of federal air regulations, the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs) and New Source Performance Standards (NSPSs). Either or both regulations may…

We Are Water MN travels to Chisago County, where Dawn White has served as an educator and policy team member focused on preserving waters.