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To best serve the needs of all Minnesotans for healthy air, sustainable lands, clean water, and a better climate, the MPCA has committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that…

The MPCA is currently recruiting volunteers to measure water clarity in numerous lakes and streams across the state and then report the data back to the agency.

Removing of an old dam and restoring a creek's curves are improving habitat and water quality in the Pomme de Terre River Watershed.

Recycling market development works to expand end markets and boost the demand for recycled materials.

Businesses face challenges from climate change's impacts, but they can also take steps to reduce their contributions to climate change.

Smart Salting is a suite of techniques that minimize the environmental and economic impacts of chloride while still meeting public needs.

The MPCA is committed to engaging broadly with the public and ensuring that residents affected by its decisions have a voice in its processes.

Where possible, permit holders must use MPCA's e-Services to apply for reissuance and administrative amendments.

Construction and demolition projects produce twice the amount of waste of household trash every year. A new MPCA grant aims to reduce that amount by funding innovative building material reuse projects.

We Are Water next visits Ortonville and the Big Stone Lake area March 15 through April 21.

The MPCA intends to repeal Minnesota Rules, parts 7023.0150, 7023.0200, 7023.0250, and 7023.0300 relating to Clean Cars Minnesota (CCM).

James Wooton puts his scuba diving skills to work monitoring for aquatic invasive species in Otter Tail County lakes.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) today took another step forward in addressing nitrate pollution statewide by issuing updated water permits for about 1,000 large feedlot operations. These permits take effect when the current ones expire.

We Are Water next visits Ely April 24 through June 16.

Eight grant recipients will receive $302,173 for projects that will make the state’s soil healthier and reduce the emission of greenhouse gases. All are focused on composting organic waste in multi-resident housing.

The MPCA has a variety of educational displays, programs, and materials about chloride pollution. We encourage our partners to utilize these resources to engage with their community.

The new commercial organics collection will service a 20- to 30-stop route across both Hubbard and Beltrami counties.

The MPCA added three sites to the state’s priority list of contaminated sites that need further investigation and cleanup under Minnesota’s Superfund law.

Question and answer session with Lisa Weidemann, a community affairs specialist with the MPCA, about her work with the agency.

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.