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

Septic tanks must be registered in Minnesota to ensure they are watertight and have adequate structural integrity.

First of a series of MPCA staff profiles. Kevin Stroom conducts research on streams and has published a report about Straight River.

Hutchinson Utilities exceeded its permit limit for particulate matter during an air quality performance test. High levels of particulates are known to cause environmental harm and health problems.

MPCA investigators say West Fraser paid a fine of $15,775 for air permit violations at their facility in Solway.

Metal recycler in Brainerd constructed and operated a metal shredder without obtaining an air permit and under-reported VOC emissions in 2022.

The MPCA fines American Crystal Sugar in Moorhead $16,000 for wastewater violations.

Abdirahman Hassan Abdirahman Hassan’s story begins in Mombasa, Kenya, a coastal city where the presence of the Indian Ocean was a childhood highlight. “I grew up…

Pesticide NPDES permit steps to compliance Step 4: Report adverse pesticide incidents

Eight cities will receive grants to create plans that will protect homes and businesses from flooding and other climate impacts

Use these tools to help educate the public and boost participation in your household hazardous waste program.

New Resource Management Report explores how Minnesota could greatly reduce landfill disposal by 2045 through policy changes, major system investments, and performance from emerging technologies.

In October 2023, New Ulm Steel failed a noise test at its facility. New Ulm Steel was also fined for dust escaping the facility and settling on a public road.

DENCO II LLC failed a stack test in April, 2024, that showed that the facility exceeded its permit limit for particulate matter by more than 170%.

Ardent Mills LLC, a flour mill in Lake City, paid $10,200 for air permit violations.

S.M. Hentges & Sons, a Jordan-based construction company, paid $13,078 for construction stormwater violations for a project in Chaska.

MPCA investigation in 2025 found that Sheldahl Flexible Technologies submitted incorrect permit applications and failed to obtain MPCA approval prior to installing or modifying three pieces of industrial mixing equipment.

Sandblasted material from a construction site was deposited on a parking ramp next door.

The MPCA has developed a report to help improve the data when the volume of trash or recyclables has to be converted to weight.

Volunteers can search for a lake or stream site that works for them and sign up to monitor it.