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Online UST operator exam

Instructions for preparing for and completing the online exam for underground storage tank operator certification.

In addition to the vessel requirements in the EPA VGP and Minnesota’s ballast water general permit, vessels must follow the requirements in Minnesota Statutes and Minnesota’s 401 certification of the VGP.

Green Chemistry Prize winner, Naware, swaps herbicides for steam and AI

Edina-based startup, Naware, recently took the $10,000 Green and Sustainable Chemistry Prize, sponsored by the MPCA as part of the MN Cup, for combining two unlikely technologies to replace herbicides in lawncare with a more environmentally friendly alternative.

What's in My Neighborhood

What's in My Neighborhood provides a wide variety of environmental information about your community. Search for:properties that were previously contaminated and those being investigated for…

Minnesota GreenCorps makes waste reduction a priority in Edina

Minnesota GreenCorps member Heidi Blum focused on waste reduction and recycling in Edina, Minnesota.

Saint Paul | Northern Iron

Northern Iron operates an iron foundry in an environmental justice area in Saint Paul's Payne-Phalen neighborhood.

Bold vision reaps big wins for climate action in Minnesota

Initiatives passed during the 2023 legislative session invest hundreds of millions of dollars to advance Minnesota’s Climate Action Framework.

With an MPCA grant, Reuse Minnesota’s mend-it clinics save clothes from the landfill, one stitch at a time

MPCA Environmental Assistance grant program puts spotlight on mend-it clinics and other reuse and waste reduction efforts.

Round Lake cleanup at TCAAP reaches new milestone

The Army has proposed a plan for cleaning up contaminated sediment in Round Lake, located within the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) site.

MPCA gives $75,000 to U. for sustainable aviation fuel research

A new $75,000 grant from the MPCA will help the U of M’s Forever Green Initiative make camelina a viable crop for sustainable aviation fuel.

School lunch boxes become opportunity for waste education

Three members of MN GreenCorps worked through the Minneapolis Public Schools' free meal box program to promote waste reduction and recycling.

Rebates for water softeners reduce pollution in Redwood River

Water softeners produce much of the chloride that pollutes Minnesota’s waters. An MPCA grant aims to reduce that pollution with water softener replacement rebate programs.

GreenCorps training helps balance winter salt use and water quality

Minnesota GreenCorps members serving with the City of Minneapolis developed a mini-course for residents about responsible use of deicing salt.

MPCA laboratory certification

The MPCA certifies Minnesota municipal, government, or industrial laboratories that are used to comply with National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)/State Disposal System (SDS) permits or for water quality work for agency programs.

Submitting surface water data

The MPCA uses the Environmental Quality Information System (EQuIS) to store water quality data from more than 17,000 Minnesota sampling locations.

Other volunteer opportunities

Volunteer-collected data are regularly used in decision-making and conservation efforts. Find a program that excites you and join in.

Wood from the Hood turns downed trees into something good

“Urban wood,” or wood salvaged from cities, suburbs, and towns, is a growing issue in Minnesota because of severe weather, urban expansion, and the emerald ash borer. Rather than burning the trees as waste, a preferred option for dealing with urban wood involves creating durable wood products like furniture, building materials, and wooden décor.