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

Minnesota law requires that people notify the MPCA (through the Minnesota Duty Officer) immediately when more than five gallons of petroleum or any amount of any substance under their control is released into the environment that could cause pollution of waters of the state.

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.

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.

Environmental information and permits that affect businesses using boilers.

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.

Areas and communities with SSTS concerns have wastewater treatment methods that are not adequate to protect public health or the environment. Hundreds of small communities around the state have inadequate wastewater systems.

Residents' guide to stormwater permitting.

Environmental information and resources for the biochar industry.

The Small Business Ombudsman is an independent entity responsible for reviewing environmental regulatory activities to ensure that they are fair, reasonable and appropriate for Minnesota's small businesses that have to comply with environmental regulations.

The Floristic Quality Assessment (FQA) is a vegetation-based ecological assessment approach that can be used for wetland quality monitoring and assessment.

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.

Controlling phosphorus is an important part of protecting Minnesota waters.

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

Each year, MPCA hires seasonal positions to assist with biological monitoring of streams and wetlands during the summer months.

Information and references for grantees with projects funded by the VW Settlement in Minnesota.

Although the impacts from Minnesota’s changing climate are touching all of us, some groups of people are more at risk.

Determine if your facility requires an air permit and, if so, which permit type may be the best fit for your business.

State and community leaders visited Faribault and Northfield to observe Minnesota climate resiliency efforts in action.