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MPCA helps retailers and anglers upgrade their fishing tackle to benefit wildlife and human health

The MPCA is offering rebates to small businesses across the state to buy and sell lead-free fishing tackle, part of the state’s Get the Lead Out program

MPCA, Gov. Walz announce $200 million to cut climate pollution

EPA awards Minnesota $200 million in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants

A mystery in Lake of the Woods

Lake of the Woods is a big lake with a big problem caused by one of nature’s smallest organisms: algae. Scientists from the MPCA and the Science Museum are working together to understand why.

CSFS: Native-led organizations Tribal food sovereignty grant

Through this Minnesota climate smart food systems (CSFS) grant, the MPCA has approximately $4 million available for projects related to Tribal food sovereignty that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. These grants will be awarded to Native-led organizations that work with Native populations not on reservation lands.

MPCA recommends fewer restrictions at Munger Landing and Spirit Lake

After many years of investigation, design work and construction, the Great Lakes Legacy Act remediation projects at these sites near Duluth, Minnesota, are complete.

Online UST operator exam

Instructions for preparing for and completing the online exam for underground storage tank operator certification.

MPCA seeks public input as it opens animal feedlot rule to better protect state waters

MPCA is opening the rule that regulates about 17,000 animal feedlots.

MPCA's recycling market development grants keep plastic out of landfills

Plastic can be recycled, but it’s often not, a situation the MPCA aims to resolve with grants to develop markets for recycled plastic.

Groundbreaking reports on PFAS in products are due three months from today

Information will support the phase out of nonessential use of “forever chemicals” in Minnesota

Grants help more multifamily residents in Minnesota turn food scraps into compost

Eight grant recipients will receive $302,173 for projects that will make the state’s soil healthier and reduce the emission of greenhouse gases. All are focused on composting organic waste in multi-resident housing.

Incident response

Minnesota law requires that people notify the MPCA (through the Minnesota Duty Officer) immediately when more than five gallons of petroleum or any amount of any substance under their control is released into the environment that could cause pollution of waters of the state.

MPCA gives $75,000 to U. for sustainable aviation fuel research

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.

County feedlot officers

In most of Minnesota’s livestock-dense counties, feedlot oversight is a cooperative effort between the MPCA and county government.

MPCA continues efforts against PFAS, invites public comment on proposed rules

The MPCA invites the public and manufacturers to provide comments on the reporting and fees rule for products containing PFAS.

CSFS: Industrial innovation in food systems - implementation

Through this Minnesota climate smart food systems (CSFS) grant, the MPCA is soliciting proposals to distribute $40 million in grant funding to support industrial food and beverage manufacturers and food system organic waste processors across Minnesota through capital expenditure projects that will improve operational efficiency, reduce operating costs, and lessen environmental impacts at facilities.

CSFS: Industrial innovation in food systems - technical assistance and planning (TAP)

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.