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State and community leaders visited Faribault and Northfield to observe Minnesota climate resiliency efforts in action.
PFAS are persistent and problematic chemicals that are found throughout the environment and not just in areas where large quantities have been manufactured, disposed of, or spilled. PFAS are…
The MPCA investigates sites where hazardous substances have been or could be released to identify risks and appropriate remediation plans.
What is the blue-green scum that looks like spilled paint?In lakes that are over-enriched with phosphorus and nitrogen, algae tend to prosper and create algae blooms. Blue-green algae and one type in…
RoundtableRx is a nonprofit operating the Minnesota Medication Repository Program, which reduces pharmaceutical waste by collecting excess medication for redistribution. The MPCA recently provided a $52,910 grant for education and outreach to help solve the pharmaceutical waste issue in Minnesota.
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.
Minnesota rivers are shrinking in the drought; some have their lowest flows in decades. What will be the long term effects?
Fire departments are often the first responders to incidents that include spills of hazardous substance.
Anglers can choose lead-free materials when shopping for fishing tackle. Popular options include tungsten, steel, tin, bismuth/tin, and glass.
Gas-powered landscaping and snow removal equipment is bad for the environment. Battery-powered equipment has a lot of benefits.
Minnesota GreenCorps members serving with the City of Minneapolis developed a mini-course for residents about responsible use of deicing salt.
MPCA issues coverage to construction site owners and their operators to prevent stormwater pollution during and after construction, and protect Minnesota's water resources.
MPCA collects information about the sale and use of greenhouse gases with high global warming potential.
A cumulative impacts analysis provides a comprehensive look at all burdens that affect a community or neighborhood.
Most AST systems that contain liquid capable of polluting the waters of the state are subject to state rules and permits.
The MPCA has a variety of educational displays, programs, and materials about chloride pollution. We encourage our partners to utilize these resources to engage with their community.
Reducing campus discards and raising awareness of sustainability through outreach and community engagement
MPCA has released the first in a series of reports on industrial uses of PFAS in Minnesota and identifying alternatives.
Nitrogen, like phosphorus, is a nutrient that pollutes in state waters, and its concentration in many rivers has been increasing from historic natural levels over time due to human influences.…
The new commercial organics collection will service a 20- to 30-stop route across both Hubbard and Beltrami counties.