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MPCA's recommended review criteria for wastewater treatment facilities that need to perform system maintenance that requires approval to bypass untreated or partially treated domestic wastewater.

The MPCA had at least $1 million to support projects that will build lasting capacity to preserve standing tree stock and manage increasing volumes of wood waste.

The Bois de Sioux River Watershed covers 718,685 acres, and includes the drainage basins of Lake Traverse and the Bois de Sioux River.

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

This Winnebago River consists of a stream and lake system in southern Minnesota that flows into Iowa. The water resources here face several water quality challenges, including high nutrient and bacteria levels.

The MPCA had approximately $135,000 in grant funding to help Minnesota businesses and organizations purchase bicycles and electric-assisted bicycles (e-bikes) for commercial use.

By taking steps beyond compliance to reduce your business's energy use and transportation impact and increasing the sustainability of your business's operations, your business can see tangible benefits.

Some Minnesota companies are helping expand the use of recycled materials in the state, thanks to market development grants from the MPCA.

All distribution media products must be registered with the MPCA.

MPCA solicited proposals from qualified contractors to research and report on the projected costs of climate change adaptation and resilience measures needed to mitigate the projected impacts in Minnesota.

From the days when raw sewage flowed into rivers and lakes, Minnesota’s water bodies have come a long way. However, there is still work to be done in the restoration and protection of our waters.

Excess phosphorus is harming Minnesota waters. Phosphorus comes from both regulated and non-regulated sources. A quarter of Minnesota lakes have high levels of phosphorus, which means that they do…

Environmental regulations vary by industry. To help you navigate this, we've compiled key considerations based on common industries, processes, and equipment.

The air emissions breakdown/shutdown notification form is required by rule to prevent endangerment of human health or the environment.

Product stewardship encourages manufacturers, retailers, and consumers to treat products as resources rather than waste, changing how they think about the products they make, buy, and use.

Starting Jan. 1, 2025, the first prohibitions of products containing intentionally added PFAS took effect in Minnesota.

With 100 days until a law aimed at removing PFAS from consumer products goes into effect, state leaders celebrate three Minnesota-based companies already offering goods made without PFAS.

From shorter winter ice seasons to shifting fish populations, climate change is transforming Minnesota lakes as we know them.

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…

What's in My Neighborhood provides a wide variety of environmental information about your community. Search for:properties that were previously contaminated and those being investigated for…