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MPCA investigation in May 2024 found violations related to stormwater at three facilities.
Bagnado, a 25-foot-tall spinning tornado of plastic bags, will return to Eco Experience at the Minnesota State Fair
Through this Minnesota climate smart food systems (CSFS) grant, the MPCA sought project proposals to partially fund new, cleaner versions of fossil fuel on-road and off-road equipment and vehicles in Minnesota.
Through this Minnesota climate smart food systems (CSFS) grant, the MPCA has approximately $4 million available for projects related to Tribal food sovereignty that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. These grants will be awarded to Native-led organizations that work with Native populations not on reservation lands.
The MPCA and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are working together on an enforcement investigation to address elevated lead emissions at Federal Ammunition in Anoka.
Prevent costly sewer clogs by keeping grease out of sinks and by not flushing disposable wipes.
Loans of up to $75,000 at zero-percent interest help small businesses purchase equipment to meet or exceed environmental regulations, or to investigate and clean up contaminated sites.
People who service and dispose of vehicle air conditioners or appliances that contain refrigerants must be certified.
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 plans to amend its 20-year old rules governing land treatment of petroleum-contaminated soil.
The MPCA is planning a new rule governing waste, adopting new rules to implement and govern regulation of the Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction Act.
Public entities In Minnesota, most sustainable purchasing requirements are implemented at the local government level. However, there are some state requirements for public entities: Minnesota state…
MPCA awards first of two rounds of Tribal technical assistance grants intended to advance environmental work on reservations and in Tribal communities
The MPCA had approximately $135,000 in grant funding to help Minnesota businesses and organizations purchase bicycles and electric-assisted bicycles (e-bikes) for commercial use.
The MPCA offered approximately $12.5 million in grant funding for projects that will prevent wasted food from being generated, prevent food from going to waste, or projects that rescue edible food from disposal and redirect it for human consumption in Minnesota.
The 2015 Legislature directed the MPCA to simplify the regulation and administration of work on building sewers connected to septic systems.
The National Crude Oil Spill Research Site near Bemidji was formed after a pipeline break released 10,000 barrels of crude oil in 1979.
Minnesotans are encouraged to share feedback through Nov. 9, 2025
MPCA is planning new rules governing how the MPCA determines currently unavoidable uses of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in products.
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are a group of chemicals that can vaporize into air. VOCs are in thousands of daily use products, including paint, varnish, wax, and various cleaning, degreasing,…