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Companies penalized for improperly releasing polluted stormwater at Xcel Energy’s St. Paul Service Center construction site on the east side of Saint Paul.

Apply for the 2025-2026 Minnesota GreenCorps program and spend a year working on environmental issues and making a difference in communities around the state.

How to prepare recycling for the curb

Industrial Stormwater Steps to Compliance Step 4: Create SWPPP, choose BMPs

Organics recycling reduces greenhouse gas emissions and keeps waste out of landfills. MPCA answers commonly asked questions about how and why to participate in organics recycling programs.

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.

East Central Solid Waste Commission (ECSWC) proposes to add 1.7 million cubic yards of MSW capacity to their landfill near Mora, Minnesota, which requires an environmental impact statement.

Minnesota is the first state government in U.S. to use this combination of innovative technologies to address "forever chemicals”

Stephen Funk shared his story as part of We Are Water MN, a traveling exhibit and community engagement program that explores Minnesotans’ relationships with water.

In early 2024, Minnesota became the first U.S. state to establish a product stewardship program for boat wrap, which must provide free collection, transportation, reuse, recycling, and disposal.

Reducing campus discards and raising awareness of sustainability through outreach and community engagement

This long-term data gathering initiative helps track trends in water bodies around the state. The MPCA is grateful for every volunteer who has dedicated time to monitoring their favorite lake or stream.

Bagnado, a 25-foot-tall spinning tornado of plastic bags, will return to Eco Experience at the Minnesota State Fair

Eight cities will receive grants to create plans that will protect homes and businesses from flooding and other climate impacts

Findings underscore need to reduce use of “forever chemicals”

Prevent costly sewer clogs by keeping grease out of sinks and by not flushing disposable wipes.

This Winnebago River consists of a stream and lake system in southern Minnesota that flows into Iowa. The water resources here face several water quality challenges, including high nutrient and bacteria levels.

In collaboration with other state agencies, local governments, and Tribal Nations, the MPCA will distribute $200 million over the next five years to cut climate pollution from our food systems through the climate-smart food systems (CSFS) initiative. A portion of these funds will help farmers across Minnesota adopt climate-friendly practices.

Governor Walz appointed Katrina Kessler as MPCA commissioner effective November 1. Kessler has been serving as an assistant commissioner.

MPCA's leadership team.