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The MPCA Brownfield Program is a fee-for-service program that provides assistance to promote the investigation, cleanup, and redevelopment of property that is contaminated with petroleum and hazardous substances.
Superfund requires specific investigation and cleanup processes, designates parties that are legally responsible for the cleanup, and provides funds for certain types of cleanups under Minnesota’s Environmental Response and Liability Act (MERLA).
The MPCA's chloride reduction program assists communities and organizations across Minnesota in identifying sources of chloride.
The MPCA released its environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) for the proposed expansion of Crow Wing County’s existing mixed municipal solid waste landfill northeast of Brainerd.
Elevated levels of tetrachloroethylene and trichloroethylene have been found in soil vapor around this site in St. Paul.
Certain types of permits and approvals to conduct solid waste activities require a notification to the MPCA of the intent to perform the specified solid waste activity.
Trichloroethylene (TCE) is a man-made chemical commonly found in wood finishes, glues and adhesives, paint or paint removers, and spot and metal cleaners. Exposure can have significant effects…
Clean Water Fund dollars come from the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment that Minnesotans approved in 2008.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is planning to add sites in New Hope, Saint Paul, and Rochester to the state's Permanent List of Priorities (PLP). Members of the public are invited to provide comments.
Healthy land and soil is essential for thriving Minnesota communities. It drives economic development and opportunity, improves our health, and contributes to clean water for drinking and recreation…
In most of Minnesota’s livestock-dense counties, feedlot oversight is a cooperative effort between the MPCA and county government.
MPCA plans to amend existing Minnesota Rules governing permits and solid waste landfills (chapters 7001 and 7035).
The MPCA plans to amend Minnesota Rules chapter 7152 on the Minnesota Dry Cleaner Reimbursement Account to ensure consistency and compliance with state statutes and rules by updating the reimbursement rates for consultant and contractor services for environmental response action costs.
Minnesota is the first state government in U.S. to use this combination of innovative technologies to address "forever chemicals”
The MPCA’s role in regulating data centers The MPCA ensures data centers meet strong environmental standards to protect our air, water, and the health of Minnesotans. We monitor and regulate…
Groundwater and drinking water in the east Twin Cities metro area is contaminated with PFAS due to 3M's disposal practices at four sites in the area.
In Minnesota, certain tasks in the design, installation, repair, maintenance, operation, or inspection of septic systems can only be done by certified individuals. Find out what training, experience, and exams are required to fulfill the requirements for certification.
The MPCA announced cleanup plans for the defunct Hibbing Gas Manufacturing Plant site, explained in a draft Minnesota Decision Document that is available for public comment until July 9, 2026.
Find sustainable products for your business with these helpful certification and labeling systems.
First of a series of MPCA staff profiles. Kevin Stroom conducts research on streams and has published a report about Straight River.