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Studies of Minnesota’s waters show that contaminants of emerging concern are widespread in the state’s lakes and rivers.

The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe has hosted five MN GreenCorps members to help install solar panels and electric vehicle charges, promote food sovereignty, and more.

Information about a variety of initiatives in Minnesota related to PFAS pollution.

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.

The Minnesota State Implementation Plan (SIP) is focused on the six criteria air pollutants regulated by national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS): ground-level ozone, fine particles, lead, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and sulfur dioxide.

MPCA’s work on the climate-smart food systems grant from the EPA is ongoing amid strong interest

Recycling market development works to expand end markets and boost the demand for recycled materials.

The Bois de Sioux River Watershed covers 718,685 acres, and includes the drainage basins of Lake Traverse and the Bois de Sioux River.

Businesses face challenges from climate change's impacts, but they can also take steps to reduce their contributions to climate change.

Details on major and minor modifications of a solid waste management facility permit.

MPCA rules govern the collection, transportation, storage, processing, and land application of animal manure and other livestock operation wastes.

Perchloroethylene or tetrachloroethylene (PCE or Perc) is chlorinated solvent used in a variety of processes as a solvent and degreaser. When released in the environment, some PCE will evaporate…

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

This Winnebago River consists of a stream and lake system in southern Minnesota that flows into Iowa. The water resources here face several water quality challenges, including high nutrient and bacteria levels.

Improving water quality in Lake George has required treating phosphorus in the water and filtering pollutants out of urban stormwater.

The new commercial organics collection will service a 20- to 30-stop route across both Hubbard and Beltrami counties.

For National Farmers Day, a profile of pork and crop farmer Randy Spronk of Edgerton, Minnesota, and his sustainable ag practices.

The air emissions breakdown/shutdown notification form is required by rule to prevent endangerment of human health or the environment.

Some Minnesota companies are helping expand the use of recycled materials in the state, thanks to market development grants from the MPCA.

All distribution media products must be registered with the MPCA.