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Air quality alert issued due to wildfire smoke for Tuesday, July 29, through Monday, Aug. 4, for all of Minnesota

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for all of Minnesota. The alert runs until noon on Monday, Aug. 4. Fine particle levels are expected to reach the red air quality index (AQI) category, a level considered unhealthy for everyone, in all of Minnesota,

Rochester | Dison’s Cleaners and Launderers

Testing found elevated levels of tetrachloroethylene/perchloroethylene (PCE or Perc) in soil vapors around the Dison’s Cleaners and Launderers site in Rochester.

Petroleum remediation guidance

MPCA guidance on petroleum site investigation and remediation, reporting, and more.

The impact of altered watercourses

The MPCA created a statewide inventory of streams that have been hydrologically modified: channelized, ditched, or impounded

SSTS administrator training

If you're new to the septic system world at the county level, or even if you've been in the job for a while, MPCA offers videos and companion documents to provide valuable background and insights.

MPCA reviewing proposed landfill expansion near Elk River; seeking public comment

Elk River Landfill, Inc. proposes a northward expansion of its landfill into Livonia Township.

Understanding solid waste

The MPCA studies Minnesota's solid waste composition and processes to inform policy recommendations, legislative proposals, education and outreach messages, and waste reduction efforts.

Mankato hub demonstrates community and climate smart food in Minnesota

The Climate Smart Food Systems initiative, funded by the U.S. EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program, positions Minnesota as a national model for transforming our food system from farm to freezer.

Petroleum

Petroleum spills from pipelines, trains, trucks, storage tanks, and other sources have damaged natural resources throughout Minnesota.

MPCA recommends fewer restrictions at Munger Landing and Spirit Lake

After many years of investigation, design work and construction, the Great Lakes Legacy Act remediation projects at these sites near Duluth, Minnesota, are complete.

Awarded: Statewide prevention of wasted food and food rescue grants

Approximately $4.5 million was available to support prevention of wasted food and food rescue projects across the state.

Hartland and Hollandale fined for wastewater permit violations

Cities fined over $12,000 apiece for municipal wastewater violations

Minneapolis | Southeast Hennepin area groundwater and soil contamination

Trichloroethylene and perchloroethylene have contaminated groundwater and caused vapor intrusion issues at this site.

Mississippi River - Lake Pepin

The Mississippi River - Lake Pepin Watershed includes 205,747 acres that drain several small, coldwater streams in bedrock-dominated bluff country.

Saint Paul | Selby Avenue and Grotto Street

Elevated levels of tetrachloroethylene and trichloroethylene have been found in soil vapor around this site in St. Paul.

Supporting solutions to help Minnesota farmers lead

MPCA Commissioner Katrina Kessler and Department of Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen reflected on the theme of National Ag Day 2023 — “Growing a Climate for Tomorrow” — and ways Minnesotans can support the future of Minnesota farms.

Closed: CSFS - Statewide prevention of wasted food and food rescue grant

The MPCA offered approximately $12.5 million in grant funding for projects that will prevent wasted food from being generated, prevent food from going to waste, or projects that rescue edible food from disposal and redirect it for human consumption in Minnesota.