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Question and answer session with Lisa Weidemann, a community affairs specialist with the MPCA, about her work with the agency.
Climate adaptation identifies strategies and actions that help human and natural systems cope with and become more resilient to the impacts of climate change.
Public invited to comment on draft guidance A fish kill at Trout Valley Creek near Minneiska. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) today released a…
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.
Allows new and expanding wastewater treatment facilities to receive a discharge permit prior to completion of an applicable phosphorus-related TMDL. Through pre-TMDL phosphorus trading a, a new or expanding facility may increase its phosphorus discharge by purchasing a phosphorus reduction from another source.
Minnesota participates in this statistical survey of the condition of our nation's lakes, ponds, and reservoirs.
From shorter winter ice seasons to shifting fish populations, climate change is transforming Minnesota lakes as we know them.
Apply for the 2025-2026 Minnesota GreenCorps program and spend a year working on environmental issues and making a difference in communities around the state.
Licensing and certification requirements for SSTS businesses and professionals.
Environmental information and permits that affect businesses using boilers.
The MPCA must complete assessments to gather critical information too inform the development of the EPR program statewide.
Minnesota continues to reduce industrial and transportation air pollutants that have the highest potential health risks. Investment in clean air for all Minnesotans is a top priority for the MPCA and Governor Walz.
MPCA's environmental review process for feedlots operates according to the rules of the Environmental Quality Board.
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.
Water softeners produce much of the chloride that pollutes Minnesota’s waters. An MPCA grant aims to reduce that pollution with water softener replacement rebate programs.
MPCA permits are required for construction, modification, and operation of facilities where solid waste is treated, stored, processed, transferred, or disposed.
Biosolids that will be applied to land must meet strict regulations and quality standards.
The MPCA and its many partners collect a wide variety of data on environmental conditions and pollution sources.
Businesses like grocery, liquor, and convenience stores depend on refrigeration systems. Some of these systems, however, can prove expensive to operate and harmful to the environment.
Environmental information and permits that affect grain elevators, feed mills and fertilizer mixing plants.