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MPCA and MDH statement on the U.S. EPA's maximum contaminant levels for PFAS in drinking water.
These Minnesota sites are registered with the MPCA to accept covered electronic devices for recycling.
Air quality dispersion modeling uses a computer model to estimate air pollution concentrations from regulated facilities and other sources of pollution.
Public input is critical to the work that we do. We invite that input by soliciting comments on agency decisions, holding public informational meetings, and more.
A permit extension notification allows transfer stations and source-separated organic material (SSOM) compost facilities to apply for an extension of their permit without a complete permit reissuance application.
The kind of permit a facility needs depends on how much air pollution the facility could emit based on its equipment or processes.
Guidance and recommendations for local officials dealing with public health issues related to blue-green algae.
State and community leaders visited Faribault and Northfield to observe Minnesota climate resiliency efforts in action.
Hear Josh Krenz's story about protecting water in Minnesota at We Are Water MN, a traveling exhibit and community engagement program that explores Minnesotans’ relationships with water. You can visit the exhibit from March 2 through April 24 at the Sherburne History Center in Becker, Minn.
Smith Foundry has ceased operations at its East Phillips facility after an investigation and settlement with the U.S. EPA that the MPCA supported.
The MPCA has released the draft 2025 Minnesota Nutrient Reduction Strategy for public review and comment.
Any facility that is engaged in a narrative activity or a primary SIC code, as listed in the Multi-Sector General Permit, needs to apply for industrial stormwater permit coverage or certify for No Exposure.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for all of Minnesota. The alert takes runs until 9 a.m. on Monday, July 14. Air quality is expected to reach the purple AQI category in northernMinnesota, which is very unhealthy for everyone.
Important details to help make your e-Service administrative submittal go as smoothly as possible.
Information for cannabis growers and processors to understand environmental regulations and permits that may apply to their businesses.
The MPCA investigates sites where hazardous substances have been or could be released to identify risks and appropriate remediation plans.
MPCA permits are required for construction, modification, and operation of facilities where solid waste is treated, stored, processed, transferred, or disposed.
Keep It Clean focuses on the growing problem of garbage and human waste left on the ice by anglers and other visitors during ice fishing season.
MPCA’s work on the climate-smart food systems grant from the EPA is ongoing amid strong interest
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) today announced a new initiative to monitor water quality throughout the entire Mississippi River within Minnesota’s borders for the first time in a single year.