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A waste is any material that can no longer be used for its original intended purpose. The type of waste generated can include recyclables, solid waste, and hazardous wastes, which may be subject to specific management and disposal requirements.

MPCA rules govern the collection, transportation, storage, processing, and land application of animal manure and other livestock operation wastes.

The MPCA has released Minnesota’s PFAS Blueprint — a strategic, coordinated approach developed by multiple agencies to protect families and communities from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

The Thief River begins its course in Marshall County at Thief Lake, flowing south/southwest to converge with the Red Lake River.

Septic system owners are responsible for system maintenance. Properly maintaining a septic system will extend its life.

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…

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 kind of permit a facility needs depends on how much air pollution the facility could emit based on its equipment or processes.

Study funded by the $850 million settlement that Minnesota reached with 3M in 2018  focused on the area served by the Valley Branch Watershed District’s Project 1007 rainwater conveyance system in the East Metro.

This year’s theme is Advancing Nutrient Trading with Sustainable Farming and Conservation Practices.

The health of Minnesota's large rivers is a reflection of how well we are protecting overall water quality.

MPCA and the Minnesota Department of Health continue to sample private residential wells, municipal wells, and non-community public wells (e.g., small businesses, churches, schools) in the East Metro area for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)

When temperatures climb and the summer sun beats down, conditions are ripe for Minnesota lakes to produce harmful algae blooms, some of which can be harmful to pets and humans.

MPCA evaluates water quality by measuring and monitoring the health of fish, macroinvertebrates, and plants.

Certain types of permits and approvals to conduct solid waste activities require a notification to the MPCA of the intent to perform the specified solid waste activity.

The MPCA has actively been developing methods and building capacity to improve our ability to monitor and assess wetlands to protect and restore them.

Whether they are called sloughs, swamps, bogs, or potholes, these are all wetlands and they provide many environmental benefits and contribute to watershed health. Though Minnesota has lost almost half of its wetland acreage over time, the quality of the remaining wetlands is good overall.

Ely Community Resources was recognized for it programs that engage young people in natural resource education and conservation.

The fines stem from a release of sediment-laden water into a county ditch, and subsequent failures to notify, repair, and report on the incident.

Initial screening information for a contaminant of emerging concern, perfluorooctane sulfonate.