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Intense storms of late spring can wash soil and other pollutants into rivers. Producers can use several techniques to protect their soil and water quality.
In Minnesota, certain tasks in the design, installation, repair, maintenance, operation, or inspection of septic systems can only be done by certified individuals. Find out what training, experience, and exams are required to fulfill the requirements for certification.
The MPCA studies, monitors, and regulates water pollutants to protect human health and the environment. Minnesota water quality standards strives to protect water for use, measures health of waters, and guides limits on what regulated facilities can discharge to surface waters.
Plastic can be recycled, but it’s often not, a situation the MPCA aims to resolve with grants to develop markets for recycled plastic.
Information for cannabis growers and processors to understand environmental regulations and permits that may apply to their businesses.
This advisory board includes 18 individuals representing a wide range of impacted parties under the Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction Act.
Hear Josh Krenz's story about protecting water in Minnesota at We Are Water MN, a traveling exhibit and community engagement program that explores Minnesotans’ relationships with water. You can visit the exhibit from March 2 through April 24 at the Sherburne History Center in Becker, Minn.
Instructions for preparing for and completing the online exam for underground storage tank operator certification.
What an organization buys, who it buys from, and how it uses the goods and services once bought is a reflection of the organization's values. Sustainable purchasing policies shows a commitment to…
The triennial standards review offers every Minnesotan the opportunity to comment on essentially every water quality standard the agency defines to protect the waters that they drink, swim in, and fish from.
Composting your Halloween jack-o'-lantern is a good way to keep it out of the landfill. So is giving it to a local farmer.
Environmental information and permits that affect businesses using boilers.
The amount of hazardous waste you generate will dictate your waste generator status.
The MPCA has initiated a declaratory judgement action against the owners of the Freeway Landfill and Freeway Dump in Burnsville to protect the drinking water supply for Burnsville and Savage residents.
Installing an engineNo permit amendments are needed for holders of registration (Options C and D), capped, and general permits (state or Part 70) to install a non-emergency engine, if the total…
Unsuspecting homeowners everywhere are falling victim to vampires…energy vampires! Find out how to slay these energy vampires by turning off electronic devices that keep drawing power even when they are turned off.
Public input is critical to the work that we do. We invite that input by soliciting comments on agency decisions, holding public informational meetings, and more.
Responding to complex, technical product specificationsAsk questions! Use the Q&A process outlined in the Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Bid (RFB)Some sustainability improvements lead…
Construction and interim feedlot permit forms
Environmental information for craft breweries, distilleries, wineries, and cideries, and for home brewers who want to start commercial production.