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Cumulative impacts are the combined effects of current and past pollution and other stressors and how they impact the health, well-being, and quality of life of residents in those communities. The cumulative effects process is how we in Minnesota account for and begin to correct environmental injustices.

To reduce contamination at compost facilities, Minnesota’s compostable product labeling law requires all bags, packaging, and food service products labeled as “compostable” and sold in Minnesota after Jan. 1, 2025, to meet certain requirements.

MPCA policy recommendations for the upcoming legislative session

The MPCA studies, monitors, and regulates many land pollutants that affect the quality of life in Minnesota and the health of residents.

Nearly nine in 10 Minnesota communities have reported experiencing the impact of at least one weather trend caused by climate change, and few cities have defined plans to address it.

A project to address high levels of suspended sediment in the Minnesota River and the South Metro portion of the Mississippi River.

Disposing of wastes from a natural disaster or large fire

Environmental information and permits that affect businesses using boilers.

Residents' guide to stormwater permitting.

Environmental information and resources for the aggregate industry.

Environmental information and resources for the biochar industry.

The effects of contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) on fish, wildlife, and humans are only partly understood. The MPCA has been collecting occurrence data for a diverse set of CECs, but toxicity…

Air quality is expected to reach the orange AQI category, which is unhealthy for sensitive groups, in the Twin Cities and central Minnesota

Local governments with SSTS programs submit information to the MPCA each year on SSTS permitting and compliance trends for the previous calendar year. The information helps the agency with long-range planning efforts.

SSTS inspections determine if the design and installation meet code requirements and whether the system is functioning properly to protect public health and groundwater.

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.

Minnesota water infrastructure projects in St. Cloud and Pipestone garner EPA’s top awards for innovation, excellence in protecting environment, health.

The law requires manufacturers of video display devices (VDD) to register, pay an annual registration fee, and meet a recycling obligation based on their market share of VDD sold in Minnesota.

Nitrogen management plans help operators of wastewater treatment facilities understand the inputs of nitrogen to their facilities and evaluate options that can reduce the amount of nitrogen discharged.

Some facilities may have air emissions low enough to qualify as "insignificant," and not be required to have an air permit.