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As Minnesota prepares for a cold, snowy winter, MPCA urges smart salting practices

Salt is commonly over-applied, sending too much chloride into our waterways and wreaking havoc on fish and other wildlife.

Mississippi River - Lake Pepin

The Mississippi River - Lake Pepin Watershed includes 205,747 acres that drain several small, coldwater streams in bedrock-dominated bluff country.

MPCA’s Lisa Weidemann builds bridge between agency and public

Question and answer session with Lisa Weidemann, a community affairs specialist with the MPCA, about her work with the agency.

New standards for wood-burning stoves and boilers

Shopping for a new wood stove? Remember that new stoves and outdoor boilers must be certified to new 2020 emission standards to be sold in Minnesota.

Regional haze data

The Regional Haze Rule requires states to improve visibility in our nation's national parks and wildernesses (Class I areas) and restore them to natural visibility conditions by 2064.

MPCA proposes changes to feedlot permits to protect waters from nitrate pollution

Proposed changes to permits that regulate the state’s largest animal feedlots target nitrate pollution statewide.

Volunteer water monitoring program celebrates 50 years

This long-term data gathering initiative helps track trends in water bodies around the state. The MPCA is grateful for every volunteer who has dedicated time to monitoring their favorite lake or stream.

Option D air permit compliance

This webpage will not only address potential noncompliance issues for air permittees, but it will help inspectors get all of the necessary information to facilities with one link.

Closed: Destructive technology test on PFAS concentrate

This RFP provides a mechanism for interested parties to acquire a limited volume of PFAS concentrate for PFAS destructive technology testing purposes.

Minnesota’s impaired waters list

Every two years, MPCA creates a list of impaired waters in the state that do not meet water quality standards.

Help save Minnesota waters, your pets, and your wallet from too much salt this winter

Clearing ice? Before you reach for the salt bag and begin to scatter, consider using other tools to get the job done that are less toxic to our waterways and our beloved pets, and will save you money.

Protecting farmland = protecting water quality

Intense storms of late spring can wash soil and other pollutants into rivers. Producers can use several techniques to protect their soil and water quality.

Statutory requirements and goals

Public entities In Minnesota, most sustainable purchasing requirements are implemented at the local government level. However, there are some state requirements for public entities: Minnesota state…

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.

Air quality alert issued due to wildfire smoke for Friday, Aug. 16, through Monday, Aug. 19, for the northern half of Minnesota

Image Air quality is expected to reach the orange AQI category in northern Minnesota, which is unhealthy for sensitive groups.The Minnesota Pollution…