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PolyMet Mining plans to develop a mine and processing plant to extract copper, nickel, and precious metals.
Guidance and recommendations for local officials dealing with public health issues related to blue-green algae.
Healthy land and soil is essential for thriving Minnesota communities. It drives economic development and opportunity, improves our health, and contributes to clean water for drinking and recreation…
The Metropolitan Council proposes adding a fourth wastewater incinerator which requires an amendment to the facility’s current air emissions permit.
Addressing excess nutrient levels in Lake Pepin based on the site-specific water quality eutrophication criteria for the lake developed by the MPCA.
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…
The MPCA is leading multiple initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector.
Minnesota samples a network of shallow monitoring wells designed to provide early detection of contamination in the groundwater.
The MPCA has important roles in protecting and restoring waters in degraded conditions.
Northshore Mining Company has applied for updated wastewater and air quality permits for its Silver Bay taconite processing plant and Mile Post 7 tailings basin.
In the management of construction stormwater, MPCA recognizes Southwest Light Rail Extension project for responsible development through stormwater controls.
Minnesota state agencies are working together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change.
MPCA established a network of long-term biological monitoring stations that represent a variety of stream types in their most natural condition.
The MPCA works with industry, government, and residents to reduce and manage waste.
Completed rulemaking for changes to reporting requirements for hazardous air pollutants (HAPs).
A legacy of trichloroethylene disposal at the General Mills/Henkel Corp. Superfund Site at 2010 East Hennepin created an area of groundwater contamination that has led to vapors traveling upward through the soil, where it can enter houses and buildings.
Collaboration and engagement have been keys to progress in the St. Louis River AOC.
The MPCA regulates most aspects of livestock management including the location, design, construction, operation, and management of feedlots and manure-handling facilities.
Minnesota is a national leader in keeping mercury out of the environment.
A new planning effort in northwest Minnesota takes a basin-wide approach to reducing the state's phosphorous contributions to the Red River, and to Canada's Lake Winnipeg.