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Environmental review

Certain proposed projects — based on their nature, size, location, or other factors — must go through an environmental review before any required permits or approvals are issued.

From the cab of a tractor, a long view on farm sustainability

For National Farmers Day, a profile of pork and crop farmer Randy Spronk of Edgerton, Minnesota, and his sustainable ag practices.

From the Legislature to the MPCA, Climate Director Kate Knuth finds ways to connect on climate change

Kate Knuth's career in addressing climate change, which took her to the Minnesota Capitol as a state legislator, has now led her to the MPCA as its new climate director.

A little bit of PFAS can pollute a lot of water, but how much?

The MPCA added three bodies of water to the impaired waters list for PFAS contamination. Which are they? How did they get polluted? And how much PFAS does it take to contaminate a body of water?

Protecting children and families from lead and cadmium

Minnesota passed a law in 2023 that restricts the use of lead and cadmium in 15 categories of consumer products, including toys and school supplies.

Clean Water Act Section 401 water quality certifications

The MPCA 401 certification fills a unique niche in protecting water quality by applying state water quality standards to projects.

Air toxics emissions reporting guidance

Chemicals in the air toxics emission inventory.