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MPCA has released the first in a series of reports on industrial uses of PFAS in Minnesota and identifying alternatives.

Information will support the phase out of nonessential use of “forever chemicals” in Minnesota

Answers to frequently asked questions about compliance and MPCA's enforcement of environmental rules in Minnesota.

The MPCA strives to ensure all people in Minnesota have clean air, regardless of where they live or work.

The MPCA fined Zippel Bay Resort $37,800 for a number of violations stemming from the operation of an unregistered gas tank that leaked gasoline into Lake of the Woods.

Initial screening information for a contaminant of emerging concern, Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid.

The MPCA recognized 236 wastewater facilities for outstanding operations in 2024.

MPCA rules govern the collection, transportation, storage, processing, and land application of animal manure and other livestock operation wastes.

Hot, sunny weather brings the possibility of air quality alerts due to ozone. But what exactly is ozone?

The Buffalo River Watershed covers more than 1,100 square miles in portions of Becker, Clay, Otter Tail, and Wilkin counties, with a small portion of its headwaters in the White Earth Reservation.

Initial screening information for a contaminant of emerging concern, triclocarban.

The MPCA solicited project proposals to distribute $35 million to communities for projects to prepare local stormwater infrastructure for the impacts of climate change.

The Chippewa River Watershed covers 2,085 square miles and drains portions of eight counties in west central Minnesota.

Initial screening information for a contaminant of emerging concern, beta-sitosterol.

Initial screening information for a contaminant of emerging concern, fluoxetine.

The Lake of the Woods lies on the border between the U.S. and Canada; the watershed covers 734,783 acres.

The Wild Rice River begins its course at Mud Lake in Minnesota's Clearwater County, and flows largely to the west through Norman and Mahnomen counties.

MPCA recognized 253 municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants for outstanding operations in 2023.

The MPCA offers a variety of tools to help counties, cities, and townships develop and support systems that recover resources and manage waste.Notify the agency about changes to contacts in your…