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From January through March 2025, MPCA air monitoring data showed elevated lead levels that exceeded national ambient air quality standards near the facility. An MPCA inspection of Gopher Resource in spring 2025 confirmed that the source of the elevated lead levels was addressed.

Volkswagen settlement dollars are funding the replacement of older, dirtier diesel engines with newer, cleaner equipment.

When food spoils or is thrown away before we eat it, the resources that went into creating the food are wasted.

MPCA and the Minnesota Department of Health continue to sample private residential wells, municipal wells, and non-community public wells (e.g., small businesses, churches, schools) in the East Metro area for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)

The MPCA plans to amend water quality standards (Minn. Rules chapter 7050) affecting Class 2 beneficial uses, which protect surface waters for aquatic life and recreation.

Environmental rules and regulations are essential tools used to protect Minnesota’s environment, setting standards for environmental quality and limits on pollutants that can be discharged from facilities. The MPCA helps protect our environment by writing and enforcing these rules and regulations.

Investments in electric vehicle charging stations around Minnesota.

Important details to help make your e-Service administrative submittal go as smoothly as possible.

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

Information will support the phase out of nonessential use of “forever chemicals” in Minnesota

Township and private party fined $47,555 for failing to obtain a construction stormwater permit for road improvements.

Find sustainable products for your business with these helpful certification and labeling systems.

In addition to the vessel requirements in the EPA VGP and Minnesota’s ballast water general permit, vessels must follow the requirements in Minnesota Statutes and Minnesota’s 401 certification of the VGP.

Septic system owners are responsible for system maintenance. Properly maintaining a septic system will extend its life.

Information for cannabis growers and processors to understand environmental regulations and permits that may apply to their businesses.

Environmental information and resources for the biochar industry.

Each year, Minnesotans throw away more than 850,000 tons of recyclables, worth around $153 million. Here's how we're reducing those numbers in Greater Minnesota.

A training and certification program for evaluating aquatic life in Minnesota’s rivers and streams.

Through a certificate of need process, MPCA is offering existing landfills the opportunity to expand their existing capacity.

The discharges in summer 2024 happened during the construction of the MnDOT truck facility in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.