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The AQI was developed to provide a simple, uniform way to report daily air quality conditions.
Businesses with low levels of actual emissions can submit a simplified permit application and obtain a registration permit, with greater flexibility to make changes as long as they continue to maintain permit requirements.
Industrial Stormwater Steps to Compliance - Step 2: Consider certifying for No Exposure
Most AST systems that contain liquid capable of polluting the waters of the state are subject to state rules and permits.
In 2010, the MPCA began receiving public inquiries about projects to mine silica sand for use in hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” a drilling method used for natural gas and oil wells.
Residential wood burning has been increasing in Minnesota, both for home heating and recreation.
In Minnesota, wastewater treatment operators must be certified to ensure that facilities meet operational requirements.
The Minnesota GreenCorps program, coordinated by the MPCA, aims to preserve and protect Minnesota’s environment while training a new generation of environmental professionals.
Financing for wastewater and stormwater projects is available for public entities.
Volunteer-collected data are regularly used in decision-making and conservation efforts. Find a program that excites you and join in.
Particulate matter (PM) refers to various air particles, including dust, soot, smoke, and liquid droplets that range in size from less than 0.1 microns in diameter (smaller than a single bacterium)…
Environmental information and resources for the biochar industry.
The MPCA administers programs that are governed by 45 chapters of rules. The MPCA periodically conducts a “housekeeping” rulemaking to make minor corrections and clarifications to the rules or to repeal rules that have become obsolete.
Complying with the MS4 general permit
The MPCA is leading multiple initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector.
Minnesota prohibits rechargeable batteries and products with non-removable rechargeable batteries from being disposed of in mixed municipal waste.
Hot mix asphalt plants in Minnesota must follow federal and state air standards.
States are responsible for developing a Regional Haze State Implementation Plan (SIP) that addresses regional haze in each Class I area located within the state and in each Class I area located…
The MPCA's new online training will help small businesses adapt to the effects of climate change and become more resilient.
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