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The MPCA is working to address environmental concerns at the closed Freeway Landfill, to prevent the buried waste from affecting drinking water and the nearby Minnesota River.

Extensive enforcement investigations of water quality violations and aquifer breaches related to Enbridge Energy's Line 3 pipeline construction project in northern Minnesota.

The MPCA investigates sites where hazardous substances have been or could be released to identify risks and appropriate remediation plans.

Healthy land and soil is essential for thriving Minnesota communities. It drives economic development and opportunity, improves our health, and contributes to clean water for drinking and recreation…

Ten TMDL projects undertaken in the Lower St. Croix River Watershed to address nutrient, biota, bacteria, and other impairments.

Technical assistance to small, rural, and Tribal wastewater facilities

The Minnesota Retiree Environmental Technical Assistance Program (RETAP) employs skilled, retired professionals to provide facility assessments to small businesses, institutions, and city and county governments in Minnesota.

MPCA established a network of long-term biological monitoring stations that represent a variety of stream types in their most natural condition.

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.

Environmental information for craft breweries, distilleries, wineries, and cideries, and for home brewers who want to start commercial production.

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.

Environmental information and resources for the aggregate industry.

Funds are available for watershed projects that protect, enhance and restore the surface waters of the state.

Permits for wastewater treatment require monthly, quarterly, or annual reporting of discharge monitoring results