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The MPCA added three sites to the state’s priority list of contaminated sites that need further investigation and cleanup under Minnesota’s Superfund law.

Resources developed by the Minnesota Department of Health and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to help you spread the word about how Minnesota will reduce “forever chemicals” through Amara’s Law.

With 100 days until a law aimed at removing PFAS from consumer products goes into effect, state leaders celebrate three Minnesota-based companies already offering goods made without PFAS.

Minnesota is the first state to require producers fund boat wrap collection and recycling.

Organizations that want to reuse materials in ways not classified as standing beneficial uses must apply to the MPCA for a case specific beneficial use.

Learn what you can do to protect yourself and your community from environmental problems caused by flooding.

Instructions for preparing for and completing the online exam for underground storage tank operator certification.

Young Life Castaway Club violated several wastewater regulations, mainly modifying wastewater treatment systems without approval, between 2019 and 2022 at its youth and family camp on Pelican Lake, just south of Detroit Lakes. These violations carry serious risks of harm to the environment.

The MPCA uses the Environmental Quality Information System (EQuIS) to store water quality data from more than 17,000 Minnesota sampling locations.

Recycling market development works to expand end markets and boost the demand for recycled materials.

Residential wood burning has been increasing in Minnesota, both for home heating and recreation.

Some Minnesota companies are helping expand the use of recycled materials in the state, thanks to market development grants from the MPCA.

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

State Superfund sites are listed on the Minnesota Permanent List of Priorities (PLP) primarily in order to access funding when responsible parties are unwilling or unable to conduct the necessary site investigation and cleanup.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) today announced a new initiative to monitor water quality throughout the entire Mississippi River within Minnesota’s borders for the first time in a single year.

Removing Middle Lake from the impaired waters list required wrangling with a bottom feeder, the invasive carp.

Owners/operators of construction activity must complete several steps before completing a permit application and beginning construction. These steps also help owners/operators determine their eligibility for coverage under the general permit.

First of a series of MPCA staff profiles. Kevin Stroom conducts research on streams and has published a report about Straight River.

An air emissions risk analysis estimates the potential human health risks from air pollution emitted by a facility.

The MPCA has released Minnesota’s PFAS Blueprint — a strategic, coordinated approach developed by multiple agencies to protect families and communities from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).