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Profile of John Weiss, a volunteer with the MPCA's Volunteer Water Monitoring Program
We have some suggestions for avoiding disposable items, excessive packaging, and single-use plastics when shopping for your everyday needs.
Air sensors are instruments that measure air quality conditions in near real time.
MPCA's fish sampling process and why we do it
Salt is commonly over-applied, sending too much chloride into our waterways and wreaking havoc on fish and other wildlife.
The MPCA added three bodies of water to the impaired waters list for PFAS contamination. Which are they? How did they get polluted? And how much PFAS does it take to contaminate a body of water?
The MPCA provides financial and technical assistance to local government and other water resource managers to address nonpoint-source water pollution.
Create an editable spreadsheet with the information indicated below. Each step in your calculations needs to be clear and easy to follow.Facility informationProvide the facility information listed on…
Following the 2024 legislative session, the MPCA was charged with appointing a 15-member task force to advise the agency on policy and program opportunities that would increase the recovery of critical materials from end-of-life products.
MPCA awards $2.4 million to eight organizations for projects focused on sustainable building and materials management strategies that reduce waste and increase deconstruction, salvage, and reuse in Minnesota.
Chemicals in the air toxics emission inventory.
The MPCA amended Minnesota Rules relating to the grant application process for the solid waste management capital assistance program.
Rundown of all the PFAS legislative wins from the most recent legislative session.
Minnesota has enacted laws to end avoidable uses of PFAS in Minnesota by 2032.
MPCA and the Minnesota Department of Health continue to sample private residential wells, municipal wells, and non-community public wells (e.g., small businesses, churches, schools) in the East Metro area for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
Environmental information and permits that affect hot mix asphalt plants.
The Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative emitted higher levels of hydrogen sulfide than allowed from its Renville facility, resulting in a $1.15 million fine following an MPCA investigation.
Minnesota’s policy is to eliminate or reduce the use, generation, and release of toxic pollutants and hazardous wastes at their source.
Minnesotans are encouraged to share feedback through Nov. 9, 2025
The MPCA is planning new rules governing air quality. The main purpose is to adopt new rules to implement and govern regulation of facilities that emit air toxics.