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Minnesota has a growing salty water problem that threatens its freshwater fish and other aquatic life. Chloride from both de-icing salt and water softener salt gets into lakes and streams, and…

Findings underscore need to reduce use of “forever chemicals”

Advising farmers about seeds, fertilizers, and other decisions, crop consultants have potential to promote sustainable practices to benefit water and soil health, and impact climate change.

The Minnesota State Implementation Plan (SIP) is focused on the six criteria air pollutants regulated by national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS): ground-level ozone, fine particles, lead, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and sulfur dioxide.

Recycling market development works to expand end markets and boost the demand for recycled materials.

A dedicated stakeholder advisory group was assembled from sectors that will be affected by PFAS at remediation sites to establish guidance for PFAS investigation and cleanup.

Image MPCA staff provide technical assistance to businesses seeking to improve their environmental performance and prevent pollution.Small business…

3M will use an advanced wastewater treatment system to remove per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from its Chemical Operations facility in Cottage Grove.

MPCA had approximately $1 million for projects that increase the efficiency or effectiveness of waste reduction, reuse, recycling, or composting programs in Greater Minnesota.

A new $75,000 grant from the MPCA will help the U of M’s Forever Green Initiative make camelina a viable crop for sustainable aviation fuel.

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.

The MPCA's chloride reduction program assists communities and organizations across Minnesota in identifying sources of chloride.

MPCA permits are required for construction, modification, and operation of facilities where solid waste is treated, stored, processed, transferred, or disposed.

Some Minnesota companies are helping expand the use of recycled materials in the state, thanks to market development grants from the MPCA.

Join the Cooperative Purchasing Venture (CPV)Through the Cooperative Purchasing Venture (CPV), eligible entities can purchase goods, certain services and utilities from contracts established for…

With all the talk about health these days, consider the health of the soil beneath your feet. Farmers in western Minnesota are doing just that, teaming up to improve soil health.

Conditionally exempt facilities do not need an air quality permit if they follow specific requirements.

Starting Jan. 1, 2025, the first prohibitions of products containing intentionally added PFAS took effect in Minnesota.

When people think of sources of air pollution, they typically think about buildings with big smokestacks like power plants and factories. Only about a quarter of the air pollution in Minnesota comes…

Initiatives passed during the 2023 legislative session invest hundreds of millions of dollars to advance Minnesota’s Climate Action Framework.