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The We Are Water MN exhibit at Art in Motion on the Lake Wobegon Trail in Holdingford runs from April 25 through June 17.
MPCA investigation confirms discharges sediment-laden water into the Long Prairie River, in addition to other violations, during construction of CSAH 56 & 38.
Groundwater and drinking water in the east Twin Cities metro area is contaminated with PFAS due to 3M's disposal practices at four sites in the area.
The MPCA plans to amend water quality standards (Minn. Rules chapter 7050) affecting Class 2 beneficial uses, which protect surface waters for aquatic life and recreation.
Before Laura Mendoza Romero got involved with shoreline restoration, she remembers going on boat rides and seeing all the different landscapes along the shore. Some houses you could barely see…
EPA awards Minnesota $200 million in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants
A program to provide sustainable, longer-term funding a select number watersheds to make measurable and visible progress.
The MPCA has announced eight grant recipients that will receive a total of over $1 million in grants for projects focused on waste reduction and reuse. These statewide efforts will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants, reduce the demand for resources, and reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills.
Southeastern Minnesota is characterized by an unusual type of geography called karst, where the distinction between groundwater and surface water is blurry.
Pesticide NPDES Permit Steps to Compliance Step 2: submit a notice of intent
In 2009, a federal court ruled that NPDES permits were required for all biological and chemical pesticide applications that leave a residue in water when applications are made in, over, or near waters of the United States.
The MPCA provides workshops and conferences to help solid waste landfill operators get certified and stay up to date.
Organics recycling reduces greenhouse gas emissions and keeps waste out of landfills. MPCA answers commonly asked questions about how and why to participate in organics recycling programs.
Minnesota prohibits rechargeable batteries and products with non-removable rechargeable batteries from being disposed of in mixed municipal waste.
The new commercial organics collection will service a 20- to 30-stop route across both Hubbard and Beltrami counties.
Demonstration/research projects (DRPs) allow permittees to explore potential beneficial uses or new methods of solid waste management through a limited-scale project.
Recyclers of CED must register with the MPCA; there is no annual fee. Recyclers must meet certain requirements in terms of regulatory compliance, necessary licensure, and insurance.
Minnesota rivers are shrinking in the drought; some have their lowest flows in decades. What will be the long term effects?
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.
Underground storage tank (UST) facilities must designate owners, operators, or employees as Class A, Class B, and Class C operators.