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Controlling phosphorus is an important part of protecting Minnesota waters.
Improving water quality in Lake George has required treating phosphorus in the water and filtering pollutants out of urban stormwater.
In Minnesota, backyard burning is illegal for most homeowners. Change disposal habits to protect human health and reduce pollution.
MPCA solicited proposals from qualified contractors to research and report on the projected costs of climate change adaptation and resilience measures needed to mitigate the projected impacts in Minnesota.
The Mississippi River - Grand Rapids Watershed covers 1,3 million acres and contains 1,908 miles of stream/rivers and 552 lakes greater than 10 acres. The watershed drainage comprises parts of the counties of Aitkin, Carlton, Cass, Itasca, and St. Louis.
The Rum River Watershed covers 997,060 acres in east-central Minnesota, covering parts of Aitkin, Crow Wing, Morrison, Mille Lacs, Kanabec, Benton, Isanti, Chisago, Sherburne, and Anoka counties.
MPCA collects information about the sale and use of greenhouse gases with high global warming potential.
First of a series of MPCA staff profiles. Kevin Stroom conducts research on streams and has published a report about Straight River.
MPCA evaluates water quality by measuring and monitoring the health of fish, macroinvertebrates, and plants.
The MPCA will establish a pilot program providing financial assistance to eligible applicants for the purchase of landscaping and snow-removal equipment powered exclusively by electricity.
Each year, MPCA hires seasonal positions to assist with biological monitoring of streams and wetlands during the summer months.
This RFP provides a mechanism for interested parties to acquire a limited volume of PFAS concentrate for PFAS destructive technology testing purposes.
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.
To protect human health and the environment, we need to limit the amount of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in our waters to safe levels. Safe levels means water can be used for drinking,…
Under the Minnesota Electronics Recycling Act, the MPCA wishes to shift the responsibility for paying for collection and recycling of "covered electronic devices" away from the public sector, specifically local government.
Counties and solid waste management districts around the state are required to prepare and implement detailed plans for solid waste management.
Community wastewater treatment facilities and their operators play a critical role in maintaining a health community and preserving and protecting our waters.
In Minnesota, handlers of oil and hazardous substances are required to prepare for potential spills and take steps to prevent them.
CAP provides financial and technical assistance to local governments to encourage investment in the proper management of solid waste.
MPCA offers Climate Resilience Planning grants, with a listing of previous grant winners