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Frequently asked questions about SSTS certification and licensing.

The Lake of the Woods lies on the border between the U.S. and Canada; the watershed covers 734,783 acres.

The MPCA provides educational information about the status of Minnesota’s air, water, land, and climate and can point you toward beneficial actions you can take as students, teachers, and life-long learners interested in Minnesota’s sustainable future.

Answers to common questions about the Construction Stormwater Permit application

Environmental regulations vary by industry. To help you navigate this, we've compiled key considerations based on common industries, processes, and equipment.

The MPCA released its environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) for the proposed expansion of Crow Wing County’s existing mixed municipal solid waste landfill northeast of Brainerd.

Join our team! Open positions and general opportunities at the Pollution Control Agency

Help your school get a recycling program organized and operating successfully.

A brownfield assessment is a property investigation looking for potential contamination.

Funding for projects to reduce air pollution in Minnesota today and invest in cleaner transportation for tomorrow.

Minnesota’s Continuous Nitrate Sensor Network generates publicly available water quality data on nitrate levels in our surface water.

Best practices for SSTS installations drafted by St. Louis County, Minn., in 2008 based on the experiences of SSTS installers and inspectors.

Investments in electric vehicle charging stations around Minnesota.

Kohlman Lake, one of 27 bodies of water to come off the impaired waters list this year, did so with substantial help from the Clean Water Fund.

What consumers should know about new Minnesota laws prohibiting PFAS in consumer products and the MPCA’s efforts to minimize PFAS pollution by keeping it out of commonly used household products.

Initiatives passed during the 2023 legislative session invest hundreds of millions of dollars to advance Minnesota’s Climate Action Framework.

Environmental information and permits that affect metal fabrication and finishing businesses.

Going beyond compliance yields benefits like cost savings, improved health, greater efficiency, marketing advantages, enhanced employee morale, and stronger business resilience.

To obtain coverage under this permit, the owner(s) must document compliance with the criteria for coverage under this general permit, prior to disposal of the uncontaminated concrete.

Answers to frequently asked questions about compliance and MPCA's enforcement of environmental rules in Minnesota.