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Disposing of wastes from a natural disaster or large fire

Status of total maximum daily load (TMDL) projects in Minnesota.

ECSWC is applying for a 10-year permit to add MSW capacity to its currently permitted landfill near Mora while conducting environmental review for the unpermitted areas of its landfill expansion.

Starting Jan. 1, 2025, the first prohibitions of products containing intentionally added PFAS took effect in Minnesota.

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a class of more than 100 chemicals that occur naturally in coal, crude oil, and gasoline, and are also present in products made from fossil fuels, such as…

Ask the MPCA features questions Minnesotans have asked us, on the issues the agency works on, from waste disposal, water and air quality, and chemicals in products to recycling and reuse,…

In 2023, Minnesota saw more air quality alerts covering more days than ever before. Smoke from Canadian wildfires throughout the summer caused many of the alerts, though climate change is playing a growing role in Minnesota's air quality.

The Kettle River Watershed covers 672,235 acres in northeast Minnesota, covering parts of Aitkin, Carlton, Kanabec, and Pine counties.

“Urban wood,” or wood salvaged from cities, suburbs, and towns, is a growing issue in Minnesota because of severe weather, urban expansion, and the emerald ash borer. Rather than burning the trees as waste, a preferred option for dealing with urban wood involves creating durable wood products like furniture, building materials, and wooden décor.

The Rock River watershed covers more than 1 million acres in Rock, Nobles, Pipestone and Murray counties in southwestern Minnesota. It is the largest of the four watersheds in Minnesota that are part of the Missouri River Basin, extending south into Iowa.

The Little Fork River Watershed covers nearly 1.2 million acres, the main stem flowing 160 miles through north-central St. Louis County and heading northwest into Koochiching County. It flows more northerly until it reaches its confluence with the Rainy River about 11 miles west of International Falls.

Kate Knuth's career in addressing climate change, which took her to the Minnesota Capitol as a state legislator, has now led her to the MPCA as its new climate director.

Bagnado, a 25-foot-tall spinning tornado of plastic bags, will return to Eco Experience at the Minnesota State Fair

The Little Sioux River Watershed covers more than 1.8 million acres in southwestern Minnesota. Its small prairie streams flow through the southern portions of Nobles and Jackson counties and into Iowa.

Minnesota passed a law in 2023 that restricts the use of lead and cadmium in 15 categories of consumer products, including toys and school supplies.

The MPCA sought project proposals to distribute $1.1 million in grants for climate planning projects to small communities with populations of less than 10,000. 

The Mississippi River - Lake Pepin Watershed includes 205,747 acres that drain several small, coldwater streams in bedrock-dominated bluff country.

Approximately $4.5 million was available to support prevention of wasted food and food rescue projects across the state.

These Minnesota sites are registered with the MPCA to accept covered electronic devices for recycling.