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In 2010, the MPCA began receiving public inquiries about projects to mine silica sand for use in hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” a drilling method used for natural gas and oil wells.

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

MPCA’s community air monitoring pilot grant program will provide $4.85 million to build more networks of community air sensors in the Twin Cities metro area.

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.

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.

Pig’s Eye Dump in Saint Paul has been slated for cleanup and restoration.

The U.S. EPA has awarded Minnesota $200 million to cut climate pollution from our state’s food systems through the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program.

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

Environmental information and permits that affect metal fabrication and finishing businesses.

Minnesota businesses, organizations, and municipalities seeking or holding MPCA wastewater permits are charged two basic types of permit fees: application fees and annual fees.

Complaints of discrimination will be investigated

Chemicals in the air toxics emission inventory.

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

Smart Salting is a suite of techniques that minimize the environmental and economic impacts of chloride while still meeting public needs.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) sample and test fish in bodies of water where known pollution issues may be a concern for human health through fish consumption.

The MPCA is granting $4.4m from VW settlement funds to replace dirty diesel trucks with cleaner drivetrains. Similar previous grants show how the program works.

The MPCA recognized 236 wastewater facilities for outstanding operations in 2024.