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Composting organic waste and compostable products creates a valuable product that improves soil fertility, conserves water, and reduces erosion.

Environmental information and permits that affect businesses using stationary engines or generators.

MPCA studies shows 75% of Minnesota lakes meet standards for recreation. Clean Water Fund dollars help answer water quality questions.

The MPCA solicited project proposals to distribute $1.6 million for climate planning projects to communities across Minnesota.

The Clean Water Council was created to advise the Legislature and the governor on the administration and implementation of the 2006 Clean Water Legacy Act

Tools to help small businesses determine if they need an air emissions permit and/or track compliance with their current air emissions permit.

This committee included a broad range of stakeholders and was charged with providing perspective, input, and advice to the commissioner on MPCA's water fees.

Image Aboveground storage tank (AST) requirements are found in Minnesota Rules, Chapter 7151. In general:new tanks and piping must be designed to…

The MPCA sought project proposals to distribute $1.1 million in grants for climate planning projects to small communities with populations of less than 10,000. 

MPCA online services give users online access to apply for permits and licenses, submit required information, and pay fees and invoices.

The MPCA monitors water quality in rivers and streams is several different ways around the state.

A water quality variance is a temporary change in a state's water quality standard for a specific pollutant and its relevant criteria, allowing deviation from meeting a water quality-based effluent limit for a particular discharger.

As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, transparency, certainty, and customer service, the MPCA is improving the way we track and administer permits. These efforts are part of periodical…

Find out whether your feedlot needs to register, to get an environmental review, or apply for a permit.

Minnesota’s Continuous Nitrate Sensor Network generates publicly available water quality data on nitrate levels in our surface water.

Through a certificate of need process, MPCA is offering existing landfills the opportunity to expand their existing capacity.

Data shows that ice cover on Minnesota's lakes doesn't last as long as it used to. That means a shorter ice fishing season, yes, but it also has implications for the environment and Minnesota's fish and wildlife.

PFAS are persistent and problematic chemicals that are found throughout the environment and not just in areas where large quantities have been manufactured, disposed of, or spilled. PFAS are…

Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) is one of a group of highly reactive gases known as nitrogen oxides. NO2 reacts with other chemicals in the air to form other pollutants, such as ozone, particulate matter,…

MPCA investigation in May 2024 found violations related to stormwater at three facilities.