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MnDOT and Stahl Construction each fined more than $17,000 for discharging sediment-laden water into Nine Mile Creek

The discharges in summer 2024 happened during the construction of the MnDOT truck facility in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

Household hazardous waste collection

The MPCA provides assistance and training for program managers and operators of household hazardous waste (HHW) facilities to ensure compliance with environmental and worker protection laws and regulations.

Septic system tank manufacturer fined $75,000 for potential sealing issue, to offer tank warranty to customers

Del Zotto tanks had weep holes drilled near the bottom of tanks to drain rainwater from the tanks while they are stored to prevent freezing and they will offer a warranty to replace tanks bought with weep holes for owners of its 2,500-gallon tanks.

MPCA issues $25,000 fine for violations at Aitkin County gas station

An inspection in 2024 discovered multiple violations at this site in , including failure to conduct testing of tank systems that prevent leaks and corrosion and a broken gauge used in tank leak detection tests.

Turf grass maintenance training

This training program focuses on the implementation of best management practices for lawn/turf care maintenance.

GreenStep Cities

Minnesota GreenStep Cities is a voluntary challenge, assistance, and recognition program to help cities achieve their sustainability and quality-of-life goals.

Alliance Building Corp. fined $14,475 for construction stormwater violations

Alliance Building Corporation failed to prevent liquid washout of waste during construction at the Sleepy Eye Apartments.

Bemidji septic system tank manufacturer fined $25,000 for potential sealing issue, to offer tank warranty to customers

Lakes Concrete Plus, Inc. paid $25,000 in fines for selling 1,500-gallon and 2,000-gallon septic tanks from 2019 to 2022 that may contain weep holes, a violation of Minnesota law.

Aboveground tanks: One million gallons or more

Image Facilities with one or more aboveground storage tank (AST) with a total capacity of one million gallons or more must obtain a major facility…

City of Long Prairie and C&L Excavating each fined more than $10,000 for construction stormwater violations

MPCA investigation confirms discharges sediment-laden water into the Long Prairie River, in addition to other violations, during construction of CSAH 56 & 38.

To study how PFAS moves in the air, MPCA turns to pine needles

Volunteers across Minnesota’s 87 counties have been collecting pine needles from coniferous trees in their neighborhoods to help the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency better understand how to protect Minnesotans from PFAS pollution.

Recycling: Metro area commercial buildings

Image Many commercial buildings in Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties are required to recycle at least three of the…

Working with refrigerants

People who service and dispose of vehicle air conditioners or appliances that contain refrigerants must be certified.

MPCA invests $1 million to increase waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting efforts in Greater Minnesota

Projects will reduce the amount of waste entering landfills, benefiting the environment and local economies.

MPCA invests over $2.4 million to support sustainable building and material management efforts in Minnesota

MPCA awards $2.4 million to eight organizations for projects focused on sustainable building and materials management strategies that reduce waste and increase deconstruction, salvage, and reuse in Minnesota.

Proposed wastewater permit for MagIron facility requires groundwater monitoring for potential contamination

MPCA has developed a draft wastewater permit for the MagIron LLC facility near Grand Rapids, Minn. The facility will process former natural iron ore mining waste material into high-grade, low-impurity iron ore concentrate at the site and supply electric arc furnace steelmaking.

Mississippi River - Twin Cities

The Mississippi River - Twin Cities Watershed is 656,990 acres and lies almost entirely in the North Central Hardwoods Forest ecoregion in the Mississippi River Basin. The watershed contains 1,320 stream miles and 380 lakes. More than 1.8 million people live in this watershed.