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The MPCA investigates sites where hazardous substances have been or could be released to identify risks and appropriate remediation plans.

The MPCA offers environmental audits to help businesses and organizations examine how well they are complying with environmental regulations, and correct any problems that are identified.

Septic tank installation fees and system abandonment

Loans of up to $75,000 at zero-percent interest help small businesses purchase equipment to meet or exceed environmental regulations, or to investigate and clean up contaminated sites.

PolyMet Mining plans to develop a mine and processing plant to extract copper, nickel, and precious metals.

The StormReady designation recognizes the MPCA’s commitment to emergency management planning and continuity of operations during an emergency.

Elk River Landfill, Inc. proposes to expand its existing municipal solid waste (MSW) landfill near Elk River.

East Central Solid Waste Commission (ECSWC) proposes to add 1.7 million cubic yards of MSW capacity to their landfill near Mora, Minnesota, which requires an environmental impact statement.

Through a certificate of need process, MPCA is offering existing landfills the opportunity to expand their existing capacity.

Question and answer session with Lisa Weidemann, a community affairs specialist with the MPCA, about her work with the agency.

Construction and interim feedlot permit forms

MPCA rules govern the collection, transportation, storage, processing, and land application of animal manure and other livestock operation wastes.

MPCA had approximately $250,000 in grant funding available to help Minnesota governments, businesses, institutions, and organizations address two specific needs: waste reduction/reuse and toxic products prevention.

Findings underscore need to reduce use of “forever chemicals”

ECSWC is applying for a 10-year permit to add MSW capacity to its currently permitted landfill near Mora while conducting environmental review for the unpermitted areas of its landfill expansion.

The MPCA's regulatory, cleanup, and monitoring programs create and maintain spatial data that serve our environmental protection work and can be shared with partners and researchers.

Most AST systems that contain liquid capable of polluting the waters of the state are subject to state rules and permits.

The Clean Water Act established the framework for creating water quality standards and continues to help us protect Minnesota's prized lakes and rivers.

MPCA investigation in May 2024 found violations related to stormwater at three facilities.

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