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Coal tar-based sealants can no longer be sold or applied legally in Minnesota as of 2014.
Karst near Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo, host of the We Are Water MN traveling exhibit. Phil George, who lives in rural Byron, Minnesota, has always felt a deep…
The MPCA's chloride reduction program assists communities and organizations across Minnesota in identifying sources of chloride.
States are responsible for developing a Regional Haze State Implementation Plan (SIP) that addresses regional haze in each Class I area located within the state and in each Class I area located…
The MPCA uses the Environmental Quality Information System (EQuIS) to store water quality data from more than 17,000 Minnesota sampling locations.
AccessibilityThe Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is committed to accessibility on its website. As part of that commitment, the MPCA makes every effort to comply with the State of Minnesota…
The MPCA invites the public and manufacturers to provide comments on the reporting and fees rule for products containing PFAS.
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.
General Waste and Recycling, LLC plans to convert approximately 19 acres of permitted industrial solid waste space in Itasca County so that it can accept nearly 100,000 cubic yards of municipal solid waste (MSW) per year.
Minnesotans are encouraged to share feedback through Nov. 9, 2025
Elk River Landfill, Inc. proposes a northward expansion of its landfill into Livonia Township.
One of the most basic forms of air pollution, haze reduces visibility in many cities and scenic areas within the United States. Haze-causing pollutants come from a variety of sources, both natural and man-made, including motor vehicles, electricity generation, industrial facilities, agriculture, and wildfires.
Profile of Julia Dady, a volunteer water monitor for Battle Creek in Saint Paul.
A training and certification program for evaluating aquatic life in Minnesota’s rivers and streams.
The MPCA has released the draft 2025 Minnesota Nutrient Reduction Strategy for public review and comment.
Batteries aren’t trash, they’re treasure: Recycling old batteries gives their materials a new life. Visit CollectED's new, carnival-style interactive exhibit at MPCA's Eco Experience at the Minnesota State Fair to learn more about batteries.
What to consider when cold weather has you looking into home weatherization projects
The triennial standards review (TSR) gives the public a formal opportunity to provide wide-ranging comments about water quality standards.
1,4-dioxane was mainly used as a stabilizer for chlorinated solvent 1,1,1-trichloroethane. 1,4-dioxane can also be an unintended contaminant in the production of certain products, including some…
Public invited to comment on draft guidance A fish kill at Trout Valley Creek near Minneiska. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) today released a…