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Here, fishy, fishy: What counting fish can reveal about stream health

MPCA's fish sampling process and why we do it

Wastewater permit forms

Application forms and instructions for applying for wastewater permits.

Step 7: Sampling

Details on sampling and monitoring requirements of your industrial stormwater permit.

Land application of biosolids

Biosolids that will be applied to land must meet strict regulations and quality standards.

What you can do about air pollution

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

Burnsville | Burnsville Sanitary Landfill expansion

The Burnsville Sanitary Landfill (BSL) will expand to accommodate the growing municipal waste needs of the Twin Cities metro area. The expansion is part of the landfill’s long-term plan to extend the useful life of the landfill to 2062.

MPCA targets PFAS in draft wastewater permit for 3M’s Cottage Grove facility

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)’s draft wastewater permit for the 3M facility at Cottage Grove adds new water quality protections for the Mississippi River and improves accountability through monitoring and reporting requirements. The draft permit is one of the most rigorous in state history and mandates the removal of certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to levels below detection.

Solid waste landfill operator training

The MPCA provides workshops and conferences to help solid waste landfill operators get certified and stay up to date.

SSTS financial assistance

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

Woodworking and finishing

Environmental information and permits that affect wood-finishing industries.

Underground storage tanks

In Minnesota, about 18,000 regulated underground storage tanks (UST) are in use. State rules specify requirements for underground storage tanks (UST) that store petroleum or hazardous substances, and any piping or other structures that are part of the tank systems.

How's the air there? Minneapolis sensor network tracks air quality at the neighborhood level

MPCA’s community air monitoring pilot grant program will provide $4.85 million to build more networks of community air sensors in the Twin Cities metro area.

Spill response for fire departments

Fire departments are often the first responders to incidents that include spills of hazardous substance.

Grants help more multifamily residents in Minnesota turn food scraps into compost

Eight grant recipients will receive $302,173 for projects that will make the state’s soil healthier and reduce the emission of greenhouse gases. All are focused on composting organic waste in multi-resident housing.

Wood from the Hood turns downed trees into something good

“Urban wood,” or wood salvaged from cities, suburbs, and towns, is a growing issue in Minnesota because of severe weather, urban expansion, and the emerald ash borer. Rather than burning the trees as waste, a preferred option for dealing with urban wood involves creating durable wood products like furniture, building materials, and wooden décor.