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Guidance for construction stormwater

Resources and best management practices to help protect water quality on construction sites.

Minnesota’s PFAS Blueprint

Minnesota's strategic, coordinated approach to protecting families and communities from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

Disposing of products containing PFAS

The enduring nature of PFAS in the environment makes it important to give special consideration to products containing PFAS when it comes time to throw them out.

Air quality alert due to wildfire smoke extended through Tuesday, July 15, for northern Minnesota

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for northern Minnesota. The alert runs until 11 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15. Air quality is expected to reach the red AQI category, which is unhealthy for everyone.

Painting, coating, or stripping surfaces

Environmental information and permits that affect businesses that paint, coat, or strip surfaces.

Water quality standards: Costs and benefits

Implementing water quality standards come with tangible costs and benefits. Costs such as taxes to residents, regulated parties, and communities help achieve benefits such as increased property values, tourism, and protecting human health.

Reporting PFAS in products

As part of the PFAS pollution prevention law called Amara’s Law, manufacturers are required to report intentionally added PFAS in products sold in Minnesota and pay a fee. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has extended the reporting due date to Sept. 15, 2026.

Permittee assistance

The MPCA provides technical assistance and training to help permitted facilities and regulated communities meet environmental requirements. The agency works cooperatively with permitted facilities to…

MPCA confirms registration of Minnesota’s initial packaging producer responsibility organization

Minnesota joins several other states in confirming Circular Action Alliance as its PRO for the Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction ActIn early 2024, Minnesota became the fifth U.S. state to enact an…

Air quality alert issued due to wildfire smoke through Monday, June 2, for all of Minnesota

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for all of Minnesota. The alert runs until 6 p.m. on Monday, June 2. Air quality is expected to reach the red AQI category in northern Minnesota, which is unhealthy for everyone. The rest of the state will reach the orange AQI category, which is unhealthy for sensitive groups.

Air quality alert issued due to wildfire smoke for Friday, July 11, for northwest and north central Minnesota

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for northwest and north central Minnesota. The alert takes effect 6 a.m. on Friday, July 11, and runs until 6 p.m. on Friday, July 11. Air quality is expected to reach the purple AQI category in northwest Minnesota, which is very unhealthy for everyone.

Minnesota RETAP

The Minnesota Retiree Environmental Technical Assistance Program (RETAP) employs skilled, retired professionals to provide facility assessments to small businesses, institutions, and city and county governments in Minnesota.

Air quality trends and data

Air pollution levels in Minnesota have steadily decreased over the past few decades and currently meet federal standards. But even levels that meet or are below these standards can affect people’s…

Land application of manure

Feedlot nutrient and manure management

TMDL guidance

Resources and guidance for TMDL projects in Minnesota.

Climate and air

Businesses face challenges from climate change's impacts, but they can also take steps to reduce their contributions to climate change.

Air quality alert issued due to wildfire smoke for Monday, Sept. 2, through Tuesday, Sept. 3, for central, north central, and northwest Minnesota

Image Air quality is expected to reach the red AQI category in north central and northwest Minnesota, which is unhealthy for everyone.The Minnesota…