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Environmental information for craft breweries, distilleries, wineries, and cideries, and for home brewers who want to start commercial production.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is expanding the ways we learn and understand the effects of pollution on communities and the environment by incorporating lived experiences into our air…
MPCA is planning new rules governing air quality, establishing new rules for odor management plan requirements.
Environmental information and permits that affect grain elevators, feed mills and fertilizer mixing plants.
Cities fined over $12,000 apiece for municipal wastewater violations
New easy-to-access trainings help small businesses figure out if they are subject to MPCA regulations, and how to become more sustainable.
From 2023-2025, Northshore Mining released recycled water to the ground seven times and water relating to mining processes four times. Its largest unpermitted release was nearly 400,000 gallons of recycled water. Northshore Mining has documented equipment failure as the reason for the 11 releases.
MPCA investigators say West Fraser paid a fine of $15,775 for air permit violations at their facility in Solway.
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…
As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, transparency, certainty, and customer service, the MPCA is improving the way we track and administer permits. These efforts are part of periodical…
Any facility that emits air pollutants above certain levels is required to have an air quality permit.
Information for larger feedlot owners on the federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and State Disposal System (SDS) permits for construction and operation permits in Minnesota.
A 2008 law requires the MPCA to analyze and consider “cumulative levels and effects of past and current pollution” for air permits in a specific part of south Minneapolis.
Determine if your facility requires an air permit and, if so, which permit type may be the best fit for your business.
Construction and interim feedlot permit forms
Pesticide NPDES permit steps to compliance: Terminating pesticide permit
Where possible, permit holders must use MPCA's e-Services to apply for reissuance and administrative amendments.
The MPCA completed 68 enforcement cases for water quality, air quality, hazardous waste, stormwater, and wastewater violations in the first half of 2025.
Feedlot nutrient and manure management