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Complying with the MS4 general permit
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency seeks public comment on a draft industrial wastewater permit that provides various improvements to better protect the environment and human health at Northshore Mining Co.'s taconite processing facility and tailings basin in Silver Bay, Minnesota.
Clearing ice? Before you reach for the salt bag and begin to scatter, consider using other tools to get the job done that are less toxic to our waterways and our beloved pets, and will save you money.
Minnesota is the first state government in U.S. to use this combination of innovative technologies to address "forever chemicals”
Industrial stormwater steps to compliance Step 6: Meet requirements
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) today took another step forward in addressing nitrate pollution statewide by issuing updated water permits for about 1,000 large feedlot operations. These permits take effect when the current ones expire.
Financing is available for public entities in Minnesota to expand or improve stormwater infrastructure.
Proposed changes to permits that regulate the state’s largest animal feedlots target nitrate pollution statewide.
MPCA online services give users online access to apply for permits and licenses, submit required information, and pay fees and invoices.
MPCA investigation determined that construction sediment was discharged into the Blue Earth River and a county ditch.
One indicator of impairment that puts a stream on the Impaired Waters List is its macroinvertebrate population. Here's how that works.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is committed to ensuring that every Minnesotan has healthy air, sustainable lands, clean water, and a better climate.
A stormwater system upgrade in Duluth was expanded with the help of an MPCA employee who tapped into available funding. It protects Lake Superior and can serve as an example for other cities and counties.
Resources for wastewater clients.
Requirements for discharges from a project site and/or management control site(s).
Sustained efforts by cities and water management organizations have restored water quality in two Dakota County lakes.
The MPCA has released the draft 2025 Minnesota Nutrient Reduction Strategy for public review and comment.
MPCA is opening the rule that regulates about 17,000 animal feedlots.
Eight cities will receive grants to create plans that will protect homes and businesses from flooding and other climate impacts
This year’s forum will focus on ways to reduce nitrogen in Minnesota’s water, and ways that agricultural and urban partners are working together to improve water quality.