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The MPCA is proposing to amend Minnesota Rules governing animal feedlots.
A cumulative impacts analysis provides a comprehensive look at all burdens that affect a community or neighborhood.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) will host a public meeting to present information and hear comments on the environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) and feedlot permit for a proposed…
Pretreatment by commercial facilities and other non-domestic wastewater sources removes harmful pollutants before the wastewater is discharged to a municipal sewer system. The U.S. EPA has delegated MPCA the authority to approve pretreatment programs at the local level and oversee statewide pretreatment activities.
Feedlot nutrient and manure management
Coal tar-based sealants can no longer be sold or applied legally in Minnesota as of 2014.
Composting organic waste and compostable products creates a valuable product that improves soil fertility, conserves water, and reduces erosion.
MPCA’s work on the climate-smart food systems grant from the EPA is ongoing amid strong interest
Learn about environmental regulations that may apply to your business. It is not an exhaustive list, so other regulations may apply.
What to consider when cold weather has you looking into home weatherization projects
Any facility that is engaged in a narrative activity or a primary SIC code, as listed in the Multi-Sector General Permit, needs to apply for industrial stormwater permit coverage or certify for No Exposure.
Resources developed by the Minnesota Department of Health and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to help you spread the word about how Minnesota will reduce “forever chemicals” through Amara’s Law.
The MPCA issued the most recent municipal stormwater general permit (MNR040000) in November 2020.
Resources and best management practices to help protect water quality on construction sites.
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.
Profile on Bridging, a Twin Cities based nonprofit that keeps goods with more life out of landfills and that donates them to families in need.
Find out whether your feedlot needs to register, to get an environmental review, or apply for a permit.
Environmental information and resources for gas stations.
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.
Public input is critical to the work that we do. We invite that input by soliciting comments on agency decisions, holding public informational meetings, and more.