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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.
The MPCA has started a study intended to understand and document the variation in naturally occurring sulfate levels across the state.
Find out what’s being done in Minnesota’s watersheds to protect and improve water quality.
Image The goal of the MPCA's regulatory programs covering hazardous substances and solid waste is to prevent contamination of land, water, and air by…
Resources for wastewater clients.
A cumulative impacts analysis provides a comprehensive look at all burdens that affect a community or neighborhood.
MPCA guidance for evaluating when closed landfills may exit the postclosure care phase.
Environmental information and resources for the biochar industry.
Through this Minnesota climate smart food systems (CSFS) grant, the MPCA is soliciting proposals to distribute $7.2 million in grant funding for technical assistance and planning services to food and beverage manufacturers and organic waste processors across Minnesota.
Spilled mercury, even small quantities in the home, should be cleaned up quickly and properly so that people don't come in contact with it or breathe its vapors.
Mercury is a naturally occurring element that is toxic to humans and animals. At room temperature, mercury is a silvery, liquid metal, but it can also evaporate and become airborne. Mercury does not…
From the days when raw sewage flowed into rivers and lakes, Minnesota’s water bodies have come a long way. However, there is still work to be done in the restoration and protection of our waters.
Permit addresses the most common causes of contaminated groundwater, including releases of petroleum, volatile organic compounds, and other hazardous substances.
Industrial stormwater steps to compliance Step 6: Meet requirements
Permits help the MPCA protect the environment.
Complying with the MS4 general permit
Elevated levels of tetrachloroethylene and trichloroethylene have been found in soil vapor around this site in St. Paul.
MPCA recognized 253 municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants for outstanding operations in 2023.
Learn what a brownfield is, how it can negatively affect communities, and resources for cleaning one up.
MPCA awards $2.4 million to eight organizations for projects focused on sustainable building and materials management strategies that reduce waste and increase deconstruction, salvage, and reuse in Minnesota.