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Designing stormwater systems to handle the challenges of climate change differs in every community across the state. Here’s how one community is meeting that challenge
MPCA has released the first in a series of reports on industrial uses of PFAS in Minnesota and identifying alternatives.
Organics recycling reduces greenhouse gas emissions and keeps waste out of landfills. MPCA answers commonly asked questions about how and why to participate in organics recycling programs.
The MPCA closed 118 enforcement cases for water quality, air quality, waste, stormwater, and wastewater violations in the second half of 2023.
The MPCA is investigating the source of the chemical 1,4-dioxane in private wells in Gem Lake.
Learn about environmental regulations that may apply to your business. It is not an exhaustive list, so other regulations may apply.
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.
The Legislature has given the MPCA the authority to develop rules to protect state environmental resources.
Pesticide NPDES permit steps to compliance Step 4: Report adverse pesticide incidents
The chemical 1,4-dioxane, a likely carcinogen, was found in private wells near Bunker Lake Blvd. and Crosstown Blvd.
1,4-dioxane was mainly used as a stabilizer for chlorinated solvent 1,1,1-trichloroethane. 1,4-dioxane can also be an unintended contaminant in the production of certain products, including some…
A cumulative impacts analysis provides a comprehensive look at all burdens that affect a community or neighborhood.
Solid waste facilities may close or terminate their permit depending on the solid waste activities occurring at the site.
A series of new culverts in Lake County reconnect brook trout habitat and provide resilience to climate change for area roads.
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are a group of chemicals that can vaporize into air. VOCs are in thousands of daily use products, including paint, varnish, wax, and various cleaning, degreasing,…
A program to provide sustainable, longer-term funding a select number watersheds to make measurable and visible progress.
Systems to treat drinking water have been installed to address groundwater contamination in two St. Louis Park and three Edina municipal wells.
The MPCA has developed guidance on a number of topics to assist real estate developers, environmental engineers, remediation consultants, and others in addressing brownfields and contaminated sites.
Businesses can find many ways to increase competitiveness and boost productivity.
Environmental information and resources for gas stations.