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Three committees are accountable to and advise the full Clean Water Council. Meetings are scheduled and open to the public.
The MPCA investigates sites where hazardous substances have been or could be released to identify risks and appropriate remediation plans.
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.
Protecting and restoring water quality is one of the MPCA's core areas of focus.
We have some suggestions for avoiding disposable items, excessive packaging, and single-use plastics when shopping for your everyday needs.
By taking steps beyond compliance to reduce your business's energy use and transportation impact and increasing the sustainability of your business's operations, your business can see tangible benefits.
Residents' guide to stormwater permitting.
Healthy land and soil is essential for thriving Minnesota communities. It drives economic development and opportunity, improves our health, and contributes to clean water for drinking and recreation…
Environmental information and permits that affect businesses using boilers.
The MPCA strives to ensure all people in Minnesota have clean air, regardless of where they live or work.
The MPCA has announced eight grant recipients that will receive a total of over $1 million in grants for projects focused on waste reduction and reuse. These statewide efforts will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants, reduce the demand for resources, and reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills.
Governor Walz appointed Katrina Kessler as MPCA commissioner effective November 1. Kessler has been serving as an assistant commissioner.
SSTS staff contact information and areas of responsibility.
The MPCA's new online training will help small businesses adapt to the effects of climate change and become more resilient.
Image Air quality is expected to reach the orange AQI category in northeast Minnesota, which is unhealthy for sensitive groups.The Minnesota Pollution…
New major-emitting industrial facilities and major modifications of existing facilities must obtain a permit before construction and include the best pollution-control technology available if they significantly increase emissions.
Businesses like grocery, liquor, and convenience stores depend on refrigeration systems. Some of these systems, however, can prove expensive to operate and harmful to the environment.
Image Stormwater has an enormous impact on water quality in Minnesota, whether it's runoff from farm fields or from urban hardscapes. Rain and snow…
Businesses face challenges from climate change's impacts, but they can also take steps to reduce their contributions to climate change.
EPA awards Minnesota $200 million in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants