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MPCA policy recommendations for the upcoming legislative session
The MPCA amended Minnesota Rules relating to the grant application process for the solid waste management capital assistance program.
Solid waste facilities may close or terminate their permit depending on the solid waste activities occurring at the site.
MPCA had approximately $250,000 in grant funding available to help Minnesota governments, businesses, institutions, and organizations address two specific needs: waste reduction/reuse and toxic products prevention.
The MPCA uses the Environmental Quality Information System (EQuIS) to store water quality data from more than 17,000 Minnesota sampling locations.
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 had at least $1 million to support projects that will build lasting capacity to preserve standing tree stock and manage increasing volumes of wood waste.
Details for solid waste management facility permit issuance and reissuance.
Image Although Minnesota is rich in lakes and streams, Lake Superior is easily the most spectacular waterbody in Minnesota. Despite its immense size…
Northshore Mining Company has applied for updated wastewater and air quality permits for its Silver Bay taconite processing plant and Mile Post 7 tailings basin.
Local governments with SSTS programs submit information to the MPCA each year on SSTS permitting and compliance trends for the previous calendar year. The information helps the agency with long-range planning efforts.
Communities that are resilient to climate change are able to effectively to prepare for and recover from its effects, and continue to thrive.
The Legislature has given the MPCA the authority to develop rules to protect state environmental resources.
MPCA seeks public comment on a proposed air permit for the U.S. Steel Keetac mining facility in Keewatin, Minn.
The MPCA recognized 236 wastewater facilities for outstanding operations in 2024.
The MPCA must complete assessments to gather critical information too inform the development of the EPR program statewide.
We Are Water next visits Ortonville and the Big Stone Lake area March 15 through April 21.
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.
The MPCA invites the public and manufacturers to provide comments on the reporting and fees rule for products containing PFAS.
Licensing and certification requirements for SSTS businesses and professionals.