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Volkswagen settlement dollars are funding the replacement of older, dirtier diesel engines with newer, cleaner equipment.
In early 2024, Minnesota became the first U.S. state to establish a product stewardship program for boat wrap, which must provide free collection, transportation, reuse, recycling, and disposal.
As Minnesotans prepare for another summer of outdoor activities, MPCA meteorologists are forecasting a moderately active air quality season.
In rules, an incorporation by reference states that the contents of another document are part of the rule, even though the text of the referenced document does not appear in the rule itself.
Distribution media include both public domain products like aggregate or drainfield rocks, and proprietary products like expanded polystyrene aggregate and chambers.
Septic system owners are responsible for system maintenance. Properly maintaining a septic system will extend its life.
Climate adaptation identifies strategies and actions that help human and natural systems cope with and become more resilient to the impacts of climate change.
Minnesota rules identify 16 standing beneficial uses for which waste generators or end users can simply follow the applicable rules without contacting the MPCA.
The kind of permit a facility needs depends on how much air pollution the facility could emit based on its equipment or processes.
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.
Financial assistance for SSTS work is targeted to units of local government.
Financing for wastewater and stormwater projects is available for public entities.
In Minnesota, certain tasks in the design, installation, repair, maintenance, operation, or inspection of septic systems can only be done by certified individuals. Find out what training, experience, and exams are required to fulfill the requirements for certification.
The Rapid River watershed covers 573,060 acres in northern Minnesota. Over 79% of the land in the watershed is owned or managed by state entities.
Create an editable spreadsheet of details about your facility to make calculations of emissions.
Volunteer-collected data are regularly used in decision-making and conservation efforts. Find a program that excites you and join in.
The Keep It Clean campaign, a 2023 Minnesota law, and many partners working together are adding up to less garbage and waste left behind on frozen lakes.
Solid waste facilities may close or terminate their permit depending on the solid waste activities occurring at the site.
Under the federal Clean Water Act, states must designate beneficial uses for all waters and develop water quality standards to protect each use.
Minnesota has revised state water quality standards to incorporate a tiered aquatic life use (TALU) framework for rivers and streams.