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MPCA's fish sampling process and why we do it
If you want to submit a complaint or report a non-emergency environmental incident, use this online complaint form instead.
Trichloroethylene and perchloroethylene have contaminated groundwater and caused vapor intrusion issues at this site.
Important details to help make your e-Service submittal go as smoothly as possible.
MPCA guidance for evaluating when closed landfills may exit the postclosure care phase.
Systems to treat drinking water have been installed to address groundwater contamination in two St. Louis Park and three Edina municipal wells.
Details for solid waste management facility permit issuance and reissuance.
Young Life Castaway Club violated several wastewater regulations, mainly modifying wastewater treatment systems without approval, between 2019 and 2022 at its youth and family camp on Pelican Lake, just south of Detroit Lakes. These violations carry serious risks of harm to the environment.
In 2023, Minnesota saw more air quality alerts covering more days than ever before. Smoke from Canadian wildfires throughout the summer caused many of the alerts, though climate change is playing a growing role in Minnesota's air quality.
Across the state, water softeners contribute significantly to chloride pollution. Here’s how to make sure your water softener isn’t sending excess salt into the environment
The National Crude Oil Spill Research Site near Bemidji was formed after a pipeline break released 10,000 barrels of crude oil in 1979.
Profile of John Weiss, a volunteer with the MPCA's Volunteer Water Monitoring Program
Dentists in Minnesota must meet federal and state requirements to limit the amount of mercury in their wastewater.
Minnesotans are encouraged to share feedback through Nov. 9, 2025
Details on major and minor modifications of a solid waste management facility permit.
MPCA keeps its public data easily accessible for convenient use.
Approximately $4.5 million was available to support prevention of wasted food and food rescue projects across the state.
Water quality trades that have been arranged in Minnesota illustrate many opportunities to enhance pollution reduction efforts while offering flexibility and cost savings to regulated municipalities and industries.
Anglers can choose lead-free materials when shopping for fishing tackle. Popular options include tungsten, steel, tin, bismuth/tin, and glass.
Significant restoration work by organizations in the area have made the south branch of the Buffalo River a water-quality success story.