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TEAM Industries, with machining operations in Audubon, Bagley, Cambridge, Detroit Lakes, and Park Rapids, paid $80,000 in fines for air, hazardous waste, and industrial stormwater violations.

Long-term lake management considers the unique environmental, cultural, and biological factors affecting the lake and sets a priority on finding lasting solutions.

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.

Controlling phosphorus is an important part of protecting Minnesota waters.

Privacy rightsSeveral federal and state laws protect your privacy rights regarding the information the MPCA has about you. At times, an MPCA staff member may ask you to provide information about…

Across the state, water softeners contribute significantly to chloride pollution. Here’s how to make sure your water softener isn’t sending excess salt into the environment

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.

Environmental information and resources for the aggregate industry.

Volunteers across Minnesota’s 87 counties have been collecting pine needles from coniferous trees in their neighborhoods to help the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency better understand how to protect Minnesotans from PFAS pollution.

Important details to help make your e-Service submittal go as smoothly as possible.

Superfund requires specific investigation and cleanup processes, designates parties that are legally responsible for the cleanup, and provides funds for certain types of cleanups under Minnesota’s Environmental Response and Liability Act (MERLA).

Answers to common questions about the Construction Stormwater Permit application

Best practices for SSTS installations drafted by St. Louis County, Minn., in 2008 based on the experiences of SSTS installers and inspectors.

Pig’s Eye Dump in Saint Paul has been slated for cleanup and restoration.

MPCA's leadership team.

Proposed changes to permits that regulate the state’s largest animal feedlots target nitrate pollution statewide.

Forms and guidance for local partners submitting surface water data, QA/QC information and progress reports to MPCA.

State will begin engagement next month on an updated framework set to be released in 2025

Environmental information and resources for gas stations.

Volunteer-collected data are regularly used in decision-making and conservation efforts. Find a program that excites you and join in.