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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.
MPCA established a network of long-term biological monitoring stations that represent a variety of stream types in their most natural condition.
The MPCA enforces federal and state requirements for air quality permitting.
An electronics collector is a public or private entity that receives electronic devices from households and arranges for the delivery of the devices to a recycler. In Minnesota, electronics…
Environmental regulations vary by industry. To help you navigate this, we've compiled key considerations based on common industries, processes, and equipment.
MPCA is planning new rules governing how the MPCA determines currently unavoidable uses of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in products.
Join the Cooperative Purchasing Venture (CPV)Through the Cooperative Purchasing Venture (CPV), eligible entities can purchase goods, certain services and utilities from contracts established for…
MPCA had approximately $1 million for projects that increase the efficiency or effectiveness of waste reduction, reuse, recycling, or composting programs in Greater Minnesota.
The MPCA is leading multiple initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector.
Some pollutants attach to suspended particles in the water and subsequently settle out to the bottom sediment. At elevated concentrations, contaminated sediments can contribute to fish…
Wild rice is an important part of the biological community in many Minnesota lakes, streams, and wetlands, and a cultural resource to many, particularly members of the Dakota and Ojibwe Tribal Nations in Minnesota.
MPCA investigation in May 2024 found violations related to stormwater at three facilities.
The MPCA plans to amend Minnesota Rules chapter 7152 on the Minnesota Dry Cleaner Reimbursement Account to ensure consistency and compliance with state statutes and rules by updating the reimbursement rates for consultant and contractor services for environmental response action costs.
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.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for north and central Minnesota. The alert runs until 11 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30. Fine particle levels are expected to reach the red air quality index (AQI) category, a level considered unhealthy for everyone, across north central, northwest, northeast, and east central Minnesota, and the orange AQI category, a level considered unhealthy for sensitive groups, across central, east central, west central, north central, and northwest Minnesota.
Minnesotans are encouraged to share feedback through Nov. 9, 2025
The MPCA's air monitors continually measure pollutants. With this data, the agency can track pollution trends over time and show if outdoor air meets air quality standards and health benchmarks.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is planning amendments to rules governing water quality fees (Minn. R. ch. 7002 and 7083).
Helping Minnesota businesses comply with environmental rules, reduce wastes and emissions, and reduce regulatory obligations.
PolyMet Mining plans to develop a mine and processing plant to extract copper, nickel, and precious metals.