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We have some suggestions for avoiding disposable items, excessive packaging, and single-use plastics when shopping for your everyday needs.

Resources for the dry cleaning industry

The MPCA takes reasonable measures to ensure meaningful communication with individuals who are not proficient in English.

The 2015 Legislature directed the MPCA to simplify the regulation and administration of work on building sewers connected to septic systems.

Minnesota rules require that anyone installing, repairing, or removing regulated underground storage tanks be certified by the MPCA.

This RFP dedicated $2 million toward activities related to planning and design of PFAS treatment/separation and/or destruction technologies at municipal wastewater facilities, landfills, and/or industries in Minnesota.

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.

The MPCA sought contractors to work with Tribal governments and Tribal organizations that serve Tribal governments in Minnesota to provide technical support and assistance to advance environmental and climate action.

A dedicated stakeholder advisory group was assembled from sectors that will be affected by PFAS at remediation sites to establish guidance for PFAS investigation and cleanup.

For National Farmers Day, a profile of pork and crop farmer Randy Spronk of Edgerton, Minnesota, and his sustainable ag practices.

The Lower Red River Watershed (also known as the Red River of the North - Tamarac River) drains an area of 281,000 acres, including parts of Kittson, Marshall, and Roseau counties.

Permit addresses the most common causes of contaminated groundwater, including releases of petroleum, volatile organic compounds, and other hazardous substances.

MPCA rules govern how septic systems are designed, installed, and managed in Minnesota.

Grants to replace heavy-duty diesel vehicles with electric or other, cleaner fuel options.

Resources for recycling market development

The Lake Superior - North Watershed covers over 1 million acres in the Northern Lakes and Forest ecoregion.

In the management of construction stormwater, MPCA recognizes Southwest Light Rail Extension project for responsible development through stormwater controls.

Minnesota samples a network of shallow monitoring wells designed to provide early detection of contamination in the groundwater.

Each year, MPCA hires seasonal positions to assist with biological monitoring of streams and wetlands during the summer months.

MPCA rules govern the collection, transportation, storage, processing, and land application of animal manure and other livestock operation wastes.