Search

Southwest Light Rail Extension goes above and beyond

In the management of construction stormwater, MPCA recognizes Southwest Light Rail Extension project for responsible development through stormwater controls.

Upper Mississippi River bacteria TMDL

A TMDL addressing excess bacteria in 22 stream reaches and protection strategies for 29 stream and river reaches in the Upper Mississippi River watershed.

Volunteer water monitoring

For more than 50 years, volunteers have gathered critically important water clarity data on Minnesota lakes and streams.

Spill response for fire departments

Fire departments are often the first responders to incidents that include spills of hazardous substance.

Silica sand mining

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.

There’s a good reason why you saw soiled undies at Eco Experience

The Soiled Undies exhibit at the Eco Experience at the Minnesota State Fair might look off-putting at first, but it's a good demonstration of the importance of soil health and how healthy soil can help the environment.

Clean Water Fund

Clean Water Fund dollars come from the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment that Minnesotans approved in 2008.

Step 1: Do you need a permit?

Any facility that is engaged in a narrative activity or a primary SIC code, as listed in the Multi-Sector General Permit, needs to apply for industrial stormwater permit coverage or certify for No Exposure.

Bois de Sioux River

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

MPCA, MDA, BWSR host fifth annual Ag-Urban partnership forum event focused on water quality

This year’s forum will focus on ways to reduce nitrogen in Minnesota’s water, and ways that agricultural and urban partners are working together to improve water quality.

Thief River

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

Making your business certifiably environmental

Find sustainable products for your business with these helpful certification and labeling systems.

Addressing nitrate in southeastern Minnesota

Minnesota state agencies and local governments are working together to protect drinking water supplies.

New legislative report highlights Minnesota's air pollution progress and challenges

Minnesota continues to reduce industrial and transportation air pollutants that have the highest potential health risks. Investment in clean air for all Minnesotans is a top priority for the MPCA and Governor Walz.

Reaching capacity: Managing the metro waste crunch

The MPCA is working on both short and long-term solutions to the growing waste problems in the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

Long Prairie rendering facility fined $3 million for air quality violations and has agreed to spend more than $4 million to improve its wastewater treatment

Central Bi-Products emitted higher levels of hydrogen sulfide than is allowed, causing odor complaints in the community of Long Prairie and resulting in a $3 million fine. Central Bi-Products has agreed to spend a minimum of $4.4 million on a supplemental environmental project that will improve its wastewater treatment.