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Protecting and restoring water quality is one of the MPCA's core areas of focus.
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…
Certain proposed projects — based on their nature, size, location, or other factors — must go through an environmental review before any required permits or approvals are issued.
Minnesota's strategic, coordinated approach to protecting families and communities from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
State will begin engagement next month on an updated framework set to be released in 2025
Documents and forms related to the identification and management of hazardous waste in Minnesota.
Elk River Landfill, Inc. proposes to expand its existing municipal solid waste (MSW) landfill near Elk River.
Elk River Landfill, Inc. proposes a northward expansion of its landfill into Livonia Township.
In Minnesota, wastewater treatment operators must be certified to ensure that facilities meet operational requirements.
PolyMet Mining plans to develop a mine and processing plant to extract copper, nickel, and precious metals.
MPCA's environmental review process for feedlots operates according to the rules of the Environmental Quality Board.
Environmental information and resources for the aggregate industry.
Kathy Wagner, recipient of the 2025 Community Conservationist Award from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (MASWCD), discusses her personal conservation work and local environmental advocacy.
Residential wood burning has been increasing in Minnesota, both for home heating and recreation.
Studies of Minnesota’s waters show that contaminants of emerging concern are widespread in the state’s lakes and rivers.
Minnesota rivers are shrinking in the drought; some have their lowest flows in decades. What will be the long term effects?
MPCA’s community air monitoring pilot grant program will provide $4.85 million to build more networks of community air sensors in the Twin Cities metro area.
The MPCA studies Minnesota's solid waste composition and processes to inform policy recommendations, legislative proposals, education and outreach messages, and waste reduction efforts.
Financing for wastewater and stormwater projects is available for public entities.
Apply for funds to help assess sites with known or suspected contamination and develop remediation plans.