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The Big Fork River Watershed covers more than 1.3 million acres that include some of the state’s most pristine wilderness. The river flows north 165 miles from Dora Lake (45 miles northeast of Bemidji in north-central Itasca County) to the Rainy River, which forms the Minnesota-Canada border.
Southeastern Minnesota is characterized by an unusual type of geography called karst, where the distinction between groundwater and surface water is blurry.
Minnesota rules require that anyone installing, repairing, or removing regulated underground storage tanks be certified by the MPCA.
To help you quickly determine whether this permit affects you, what your requirements are, and what to do next, the MPCA has developed an Applicability flow chart
The MPCA is leading multiple initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector.
Image Although Minnesota is rich in lakes and streams, Lake Superior is easily the most spectacular waterbody in Minnesota. Despite its immense size…
The Mississippi River - St. Cloud Watershed covers 691,200 acres (1,080 square miles) in the south-central part of the Upper Mississippi River Basin. The watershed includes all or parts of the counties of Benton, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, and Wright.
Determine if your facility requires an air permit and, if so, which permit type may be the best fit for your business.
Image Air quality is expected to reach the orange AQI category for all of Minnesota, which is unhealthy for sensitive groups.The Minnesota Pollution…
The National Crude Oil Spill Research Site near Bemidji was formed after a pipeline break released 10,000 barrels of crude oil in 1979.
The Rainy River - Headwaters Watershed covers nearly 1.9 million acres, starting in northern Cook and Lake Counties and flowing west/northwesterly into St. Louis County and the Canadian border waters.
To protect human health and the environment, we need to limit the amount of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in our waters to safe levels. Safe levels means water can be used for drinking,…
The MPCA has initiated a declaratory judgement action against the owners of the Freeway Landfill and Freeway Dump in Burnsville to protect the drinking water supply for Burnsville and Savage residents.
Demonstration/research projects (DRPs) allow permittees to explore potential beneficial uses or new methods of solid waste management through a limited-scale project.
Climate adaptation is about developing strategies to help human and natural systems become more resilient to the effects of climate change.
The PFAS guidance document uses an evidence-based approach that builds upon the framework and strategies presented in previous MPCA publications.
MPCA’s work on the climate-smart food systems grant from the EPA is ongoing amid strong interest
Testing found elevated levels of tetrachloroethylene/perchloroethylene (PCE or Perc) in soil vapors around the Dison’s Cleaners and Launderers site in Rochester.
Elevated levels of trichloroethylene (TCE) are present in soil, soil vapor, and groundwater around this site in New Hope.
The Mississippi River - Sartell Watershed covers approximately 652,800 acres (1,020 sq. miles) in the central part of the Upper Mississippi River Basin. The watershed includes parts of Benton, Crow Wing, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Stearns, and Todd counties.