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Financing is available for public entities in Minnesota to expand or improve stormwater infrastructure.
Within the three major watersheds that cover the Twin Cities area, there are 33 smaller watersheds managed by their own watershed district or watershed management organization.
The Cloquet River Watershed covers approximately 507,858 acres (794 square miles) and is located within portions of Lake and St. Louis Counties in northeastern Minnesota.
Ground-level ozone is a secondary pollutant formed through chemical reactions between nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Ozone can irritate the eyes, nose and throat,…
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,…
Determine what type(s) of water quality permit is required at facilities that mine construction sand and gravel; industrial sand; quarry limestone, granite or dimension stone; operate hot mix asphalt production areas; produce concrete block, brick and other products; and/or produce ready-mix concrete.
Protecting and restoring water quality is one of the MPCA's core areas of focus.
Hot, sunny weather brings the possibility of air quality alerts due to ozone. But what exactly is ozone?
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…
The We Are Water MN exhibit in Duluth's Hartley Nature Center runs from February 29 through April 22.
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.
Community wastewater treatment facilities and their operators play a critical role in maintaining a health community and preserving and protecting our waters.
Hot mix asphalt plants in Minnesota must follow federal and state air standards.
Environmental information and permits that affect businesses that paint, coat, or strip surfaces.
Minnesota continues to reduce industrial and transportation air pollutants that have the highest potential health risks. Investment in clean air for all Minnesotans is a top priority for the MPCA and Governor Walz.
Environmental information and resources for the automotive industry
State agencies support Minnesota's sustainable purchasing efforts by using state contracts.
The MPCA 401 certification fills a unique niche in protecting water quality by applying state water quality standards to projects.
Funding for projects to reduce air pollution in Minnesota today and invest in cleaner transportation for tomorrow.
Businesses with low levels of actual emissions can submit a simplified permit application and obtain a registration permit, with greater flexibility to make changes as long as they continue to maintain permit requirements.