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Helped by an MPCA grant, Coon Rapids increased local options for electric vehicle drivers with two new charging stations at public buildings.

Reducing campus discards and raising awareness of sustainability through outreach and community engagement

Learn about environmental regulations that may apply to your business. It is not an exhaustive list, so other regulations may apply.

MPCA online services give users online access to apply for permits and licenses, submit required information, and pay fees and invoices.

Implementing water quality standards come with tangible costs and benefits. Costs such as taxes to residents, regulated parties, and communities help achieve benefits such as increased property values, tourism, and protecting human health.

Thanks to years of restoration efforts, the MPCA confirmed the Kabekona River meets water quality standards for recreation and proposed its removal from the 2026 impaired waters list.

The Olmsted Soil and Water Conservation District's Soil Health Farm demonstrates how farmers can benefit from practices that also provide resilience to climate change.

We hope to make your monitoring experience as easy and enjoyable as possible. If you have any questions, or don’t find the resources you need, please contact us. 13456: Volunteer water…

Industrial Stormwater Steps to Compliance Step 4: Create SWPPP, choose BMPs

Profile of Julia Dady, a volunteer water monitor for Battle Creek in Saint Paul.

We have some suggestions for avoiding disposable items, excessive packaging, and single-use plastics when shopping for your everyday needs.

This committee included a broad range of stakeholders and was charged with providing perspective, input, and advice to the commissioner on MPCA's water fees.

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.

The amount of hazardous waste you generate will dictate your waste generator status.

When leaves fall on streets, sidewalks, and other hardscapes in urban areas, they wash into the storm drains and end up in lakes and rivers where they feed algae growth. The algae then decomposes and uses up oxygen that fish and native plants need.

The MPCA has important roles in protecting and restoring waters in degraded conditions.

Image Climate change is having a profound impact on Minnesota's natural environment. Many of our state's iconic native plants and animals — from birch…

Partner with an award-winning exhibition to engage Minnesotans with environmental ideas, challenges, and inspiration for a better future.

We Are Water MN travels to Leech Lake, where Raining White works to protect and restore manoomin, or wild rice.

How to prepare recycling for the curb