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In Minnesota, about 18,000 regulated underground storage tanks (UST) are in use. State rules specify requirements for underground storage tanks (UST) that store petroleum or hazardous substances, and any piping or other structures that are part of the tank systems.

Phosphorus management plans help wastewater treatment facility operators and managers evaluate pollution prevention and and management options that can reduce the amount of phosphorus discharged to Minnesota waters.

In 2023, Minnesota saw more air quality alerts covering more days than ever before. Smoke from Canadian wildfires throughout the summer caused many of the alerts, though climate change is playing a growing role in Minnesota's air quality.

The new commercial organics collection will service a 20- to 30-stop route across both Hubbard and Beltrami counties.

Regular people are pretty good at judging water quality, and new research from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) proves it.

Profile of Julia Dady, a volunteer water monitor for Battle Creek in Saint Paul.

We Are Water MN travels to Chisago County, where Dawn White has served as an educator and policy team member focused on preserving waters.

What to consider when cold weather has you looking into home weatherization projects

In Minnesota, backyard burning is illegal for most homeowners. Change disposal habits to protect human health and reduce pollution.

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

Thanks to years of restoration efforts, the MPCA confirmed the Kabekona River meets water quality standards for recreation and proposed its removal from the 2026 impaired waters list.

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

Environmental information and permits that affect businesses using stationary engines or generators.

In Minnesota, commercial entities that produce any amount of hazardous waste are regulated as hazardous-waste "generators."

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.

Spilled mercury, even small quantities in the home, should be cleaned up quickly and properly so that people don't come in contact with it or breathe its vapors.

What consumers should know about new Minnesota laws prohibiting PFAS in consumer products and the MPCA’s efforts to minimize PFAS pollution by keeping it out of commonly used household products.

Helped by an MPCA grant, Coon Rapids increased local options for electric vehicle drivers with two new charging stations at public buildings.

Distribution media include both public domain products like aggregate or drainfield rocks, and proprietary products like expanded polystyrene aggregate and chambers.

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