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$4.85 million to run community air monitoring projects in the 7-county Metropolitan Area (counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington).
Inadequate stormwater protections at a Saint Paul project have netted fines for the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and Bituminous Roadways.
The frequent wildfires in California and elsewhere, brought on by climate change, are affecting air quality for thousands of miles. That includes Minnesota.
The MPCA is currently recruiting volunteers to measure water clarity in numerous lakes and streams across the state and then report the data back to the agency.
The MPCA is seeking public comment on a draft wastewater permit and accompanying environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) for a new regional sanitary district to serve the communities of Goodhue, Wanamingo, Zumbrota, and Pine Island.
Emissions generated from gasoline and diesel powered vehicles are the greatest source of air pollution in Minnesota
The Regional Haze Rule requires states to improve visibility in our nation's national parks and wildernesses (Class I areas) and restore them to natural visibility conditions by 2064.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) today took another step forward in addressing nitrate pollution statewide by issuing updated water permits for about 1,000 large feedlot operations. These permits take effect when the current ones expire.
Perchloroethylene or tetrachloroethylene (PCE or Perc) is chlorinated solvent used in a variety of processes as a solvent and degreaser. When released in the environment, some PCE will evaporate…
Initial screening information for a contaminant of emerging concern, beta-sitosterol.
MPCA and MDH statement on the U.S. EPA's maximum contaminant levels for PFAS in drinking water.
The MPCA had approximately $135,000 in grant funding to help Minnesota businesses and organizations purchase bicycles and electric-assisted bicycles (e-bikes) for commercial use.
MPCA is planning new rules governing air quality, establishing new rules for odor management plan requirements.
As Minnesotans prepare for another summer of outdoor activities, MPCA meteorologists are forecasting a moderately active air quality season.
MPCA seeks public comment on two draft industrial wastewater permits for U.S. Steel Corp.’s Keetac mining area and tailings basin in Keewatin, Minnesota. These permits will improve protections for wild rice waters and human health.
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.
Apply for funds to help assess sites with known or suspected contamination and develop remediation plans.
Dakota County is now hosting We Are Water MN, a traveling exhibit and community engagement program that explores Minnesotans’ relationships with water.
The MPCA is proposing to amend Minnesota Rules governing animal feedlots.
The Minnesota Nutrient Reduction Strategy (NRS) compiles the latest science, research, and data and recommends the most effective strategies to reduce nutrients in our waters from both point and nonpoint sources.