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The MPCA sought a contractor to lead the effort to identify and replace Tribal members' old wood stoves that are not certified by the U.S. EPA.
Seventeen TMDL projects undertaken in the Lower Minnesota River Watershed, to address nutrient, turbidity, fecal coliform, chloride, and other impairments.
Pollutant and runoff maps and data for major watersheds; watershed monitoring and assessment reports.
Find sustainable products for your business with these helpful certification and labeling systems.
Some pollutants attach to suspended particles in the water and subsequently settle out to the bottom sediment. At elevated concentrations, contaminated sediments can contribute to fish…
Wastewater treatment plant in Elk River paid a $15,000 fine for consistently discharging fecal coliform and phosphorus into nearby Tibbets Brook.
A series of new culverts in Lake County reconnect brook trout habitat and provide resilience to climate change for area roads.
Permitted waste facilities, waste utilization projects, and waste haulers in Minnesota must submit regular reports to the MPCA.
Permitted waste facilities, waste projects, and waste haulers in Minnesota must submit regular reports to the MPCA.
The MPCA studies Minnesota's solid waste composition and processes to inform policy recommendations, legislative proposals, education and outreach messages, and waste reduction efforts.
Countless bacteria can be found in land, water, humans, and animals. Most bacteria are beneficial, serving as food for larger organisms and playing critical roles in natural processes such as organic…
The St. Louis River Mercury TMDL will determine mercury reductions needed for lakes and rivers in the St. Louis River watershed.
Initial screening information for a contaminant of emerging concern, triclocarban.
The MPCA completed 75 enforcement cases for water quality, air quality, waste, stormwater, and wastewater violations in the second half of 2024.
Licensing and permitsCannabis businesses in Minnesota require a state license for their specific operation (micro-business, processor, retailer, etc.) from the Office of Cannabis Management. The…
Initial screening information for a contaminant of emerging concern, fluoxetine.
Conditionally exempt facilities do not need an air quality permit if they follow specific requirements.
Roundup of key environmental justice laws passed by the Legislature in 2023
Privacy rightsSeveral federal and state laws protect your privacy rights regarding the information the MPCA has about you. At times, an MPCA staff member may ask you to provide information about…
MPCA investigation found that Rainy Lake Oil failed to repair a pipe that was leaking diesel fuel underground for more than four months in 2024.