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News More news MPCA studies find unregulated chemicals widespread in lakes and rivers Contractor will begin to ready Capri Beauty Salon building for...
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Study found the Petrofund to be in deficit and recommended increasing revenues through the gas tax, cutting back the payouts for tank cleanups, or both.
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This report evaluates the performance of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency in permitting, inspecting, and overseeing animal feedlots.
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The MnGREAT! Awards recognized environmental achievements by Minnesota government employees. The program ran from 1995 to 2007, and is now part of the Governor's Awards for Pollution Prevention.
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The Minnesota Department of Health is concerned about the health risks of chemicals that may contaminate groundwater used as drinking water in Minnesota. The resources on this page describe how the health risks from ...
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This report criticized PCA for lax enforcement, management shortcomings, and unclear role differentiation between the board and staff.
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Air The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency protects our air by monitoring pollutants, making rules and enforcing laws to maintain air quality, and iss...
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This report finds that many major facilities that discharge wastewater in Minnesota are operating with expired permits and that the Pollution Control Agency has a growing backlog of permits.
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Approximately 70 percent of all Minnesotans rely on groundwater as their primary source of drinking water, and one million Minnesotans rely on private wells. Wells and borings used for drinking water, irrigation, ...
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This report examines the current mix of funding sources for the MPCA, analyzes alternative strategies open to policy makers, and looks at how well MPCA is addressing emerging issues dealing with air and water pollution.
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Information about How MPCA Controls Pollution on the Web Site for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
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The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources is a state agency that improves and protects water and soil resources by working in partnership with local organizations and private landowners
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Watershed health scores based on groundwater contamination susceptibility
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Information for the private well owner on water quality and well testing for your well.
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The Financial Audit Division annually audits the State of Minnesota's financial statements, and also conducted various agency audits during 2005.
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Watershed Planning ? Impaired Waters What is an impaired water? The State of Minnesota defines impaired waters as those lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands that currently do not meet their designated beneficial use and ...
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Contact: Dan McLean, 651-297-1607 Saint Paul, Minn. -- If you have any plans for building or remodeling your home in the future, be sure to check out...
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Prevention of ground-water pollution is important to management of both ground water and surface water in Minnesota. One approach to protect ground water is to identify areas sensitive to pollution. This document ...
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Alphabetized list of environmental health topics from A to Z.
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Contact: Stephen Mikkelson, 218-757-3887 Brainerd, Minn. - The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) will hold a public information meeting regar...
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In Minnesota, approximately 1.2 million homes throughout the state contain at least some lead paint. Because lead is commonly found in the environment, activities carried out by the MDH Lead Program affect ...
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Contact: Pamela.mccurdy@state.mn.us, 651-757-2559 St. Paul, Minn. — The Eco Experience, a 25,000 square-foot interactive exhibit, is returning f...
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A well that is not in use - sometimes referred to an abandoned well - can be a potential threat to health, safety, and the environment. Wells that are no longer used may be buried or forgotten. Often they have not been ...
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Contact: Pamela McCurdy, 651-757-2559 St. Paul -- Almost 2 million people have attended the largest environmental event of its kind in the country, an...
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'Minnesota Well Management News' is a semi-annual newsletter published by the Well Management Section of the Minnesota Department of Health. Minnesota Well Management News provides updates on statute and rule changes, ...
