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A cumulative impacts analysis provides a comprehensive look at all burdens that affect a community or neighborhood.

Clean heavy-duty off-road equipment grants fund the replacement of older, more polluting diesel equipment with newer, cleaner technology.

Image The goal of the MPCA's regulatory programs covering hazardous substances and solid waste is to prevent contamination of land, water, and air by…

This year’s theme is Advancing Nutrient Trading with Sustainable Farming and Conservation Practices.

Minnesota’s Digital Fair Repair Act went into effect July 1. Here’s why it matters and how you can use it to save money and the environment

Water quality trades that have been arranged in Minnesota illustrate many opportunities to enhance pollution reduction efforts while offering flexibility and cost savings to regulated municipalities and industries.

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.

The amount of hazardous waste you generate will dictate your waste generator status.

The Soiled Undies exhibit at the Eco Experience at the Minnesota State Fair might look off-putting at first, but it's a good demonstration of the importance of soil health and how healthy soil can help the environment.

The MPCA regulates both underground and aboveground commercial storage tanks above a certain size that hold petroleum or hazardous liquids.

Construction and demolition projects produce twice the amount of waste of household trash every year. A new MPCA grant aims to reduce that amount by funding innovative building material reuse projects.

Salt is commonly over-applied, sending too much chloride into our waterways and wreaking havoc on fish and other wildlife.

Environmental information and permits that affect grain elevators, feed mills and fertilizer mixing plants.

Clearing ice? Before you reach for the salt bag and begin to scatter, consider using other tools to get the job done that are less toxic to our waterways and our beloved pets, and will save you money.

MPCA Environmental Assistance grant program puts spotlight on mend-it clinics and other reuse and waste reduction efforts.

Hutchinson Utilities exceeded its permit limit for particulate matter during an air quality performance test. High levels of particulates are known to cause environmental harm and health problems.

Ardent Mills LLC, a flour mill in Lake City, paid $10,200 for air permit violations.

MPCA investigation found that Shearer’s Foods operated without an air permit and submitted incomplete applications during the permit process.

Minnesota’s policy is to eliminate or reduce the use, generation, and release of toxic pollutants and hazardous wastes at their source.

All distribution media products must be registered with the MPCA.