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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.
Residential wood burning has been increasing in Minnesota, both for home heating and recreation.
This advisory board includes 18 individuals representing a wide range of impacted parties under the Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction Act.
Advising farmers about seeds, fertilizers, and other decisions, crop consultants have potential to promote sustainable practices to benefit water and soil health, and impact climate change.
Conditionally exempt facilities do not need an air quality permit if they follow specific requirements.
The MPCA sought a contractor to lead the effort to identify and replace Tribal members' old wood stoves that are not certified by the U.S. EPA.
Minnesota’s Continuous Nitrate Sensor Network generates publicly available water quality data on nitrate levels in our surface water.
Composting your Halloween jack-o'-lantern is a good way to keep it out of the landfill. So is giving it to a local farmer.
The Snake River begins its 50-mile course in Marshall County and drains an area of 611,800 acres. The Snake River Watershed lies within Marshall, Polk, and Pennington Counties in NW Minnesota.
Mercury is a naturally occurring element that is toxic to humans and animals. At room temperature, mercury is a silvery, liquid metal, but it can also evaporate and become airborne. Mercury does not…
The MPCA sought applications from contractors to partner with auto repair shops, dealerships, tech colleges or other entities to identify and fix high-emitting vehicles.
U.S. Steel Corp. operates the Minntac Taconite processing facility near the city of Mountain Iron, where it produces taconite pellets that are shipped for use at steel mills. U.S. Steel has applied for a reissued air permit so it can replace existing emissions controls in its pellet plant with cartridge filters.
State agencies, counties, municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and many others are engaged in protecting Minnesota lakes.
The time that Andy Vig spends along the Minnesota River near Hoċokata Ṫi, cultural center of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, serves as a reminder of where his water comes from and a…
The Mississippi River - Headwaters Watershed consists of 1.26 million acres (1,961 square miles) and contains the headwaters of the Mississippi River at Lake Itasca in Itasca State Park. The watershed includes parts of Becker, Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Hubbard and Itasca counties.
Petroleum spills from pipelines, trains, trucks, storage tanks, and other sources have damaged natural resources throughout Minnesota.
Minnesota passed a law in 2023 that restricts the use of lead and cadmium in 15 categories of consumer products, including toys and school supplies.
First of a series of MPCA staff profiles. Kevin Stroom conducts research on streams and has published a report about Straight River.
Details on Minnesota state contracts with businesses that provide environmental emergency response services.
The MPCA's new online training will help small businesses adapt to the effects of climate change and become more resilient.