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The air emissions breakdown/shutdown notification form is required by rule to prevent endangerment of human health or the environment.
With the end of the 2025 model year in the automobile industry, so ends Minnesota's Clean Cars rule. The Clean Cars rule, adopted in 2020, had a goal of electric vehicles exceeding 6% of all…
Hutchinson Utilities exceeded its permit limit for particulate matter during an air quality performance test. High levels of particulates are known to cause environmental harm and health problems.
Metal recycler in Brainerd constructed and operated a metal shredder without obtaining an air permit and under-reported VOC emissions in 2022.
The MPCA fines American Crystal Sugar in Moorhead $16,000 for wastewater violations.
Each year, MPCA hires seasonal positions to assist with biological monitoring of streams and wetlands during the summer months.
The North Fork Crow River Watershed covers 949,107 acres.
Approximately $995,000 was available to develop, administer, and fund a financial assistance program for electric-powered landscaping and snow removal equipment. The goal of this grant is to reduce emissions and ground-level exposure to air pollution in Environmental Justice areas.
The MPCA invites the public and manufacturers to provide comments on the reporting and fees rule for products containing PFAS.
Helped by an MPCA grant, Coon Rapids increased local options for electric vehicle drivers with two new charging stations at public buildings.
Grants to replace heavy-duty diesel vehicles with electric or other, cleaner fuel options.
CAP provides financial and technical assistance to local governments to encourage investment in the proper management of solid waste.
The Lower Minnesota River Watershed includes the lowest reach of the Minnesota River and flows into the Mississippi at Fort Snelling. The second-largest watershed in the Minnesota River Basin, it covers 1,760 square miles, divided by the Minnesota River itself.
In October 2023, New Ulm Steel failed a noise test at its facility. New Ulm Steel was also fined for dust escaping the facility and settling on a public road.
Understanding small-scale differences in air pollution is important for minimizing exposure to harmful air pollutants, particularly for vulnerable communities.
The Red Lake River Watershed, which covers 909,024 acres, is part of the Red River Basin in northwestern Minnesota. The Red Lake River begins its course in Beltrami County at Lower Red Lake.
Permit applications must include detailed emissions calculations to help determine which permit type or permit amendment is needed.
Lights, camera, antics! Students at Century College script and produce a fun video as part of their coursework.
Partner with an award-winning exhibition to engage Minnesotans with environmental ideas, challenges, and inspiration for a better future.
State agencies, counties, municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and many others are engaged in protecting Minnesota lakes.