Today, U.S. EPA Regional Administrator Debra Shore, MPCA Commissioner Katrina Kessler, and other state leaders recognized Minnesota’s outstanding wastewater facilities as part of a yearlong celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act: bit.ly/41m0uDC

Thank you Minnesota Farmers Union for hosting partners to discuss Dept. of Agriculture #climate-smart commodities. Inspiring to hear from Thom Petersen Whitney Place @LeifFixen Lucas Sjostrom MN Corn Growers PorkMN MN Soybean Growers Cargill landolakesinc MASWCD UMN Forever Green Initiative AgriGrowth…

Break from conference committee work for the EV showcase. Many cool electric bikes, cars, trucks and lawn implements. Huge thanks to MN Dept of Admin Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Minnesota DNR Minnesota Department of Transportation, Zeus Electric Chassis and all of the other partners.

Transformational investments in our environment, natural resources and climate efforts. Excited to do the work to realize positive changes across the state.

Grateful for community building time today with members of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Environmental Justice Advisory Group. We have important work together ahead and I’m glad to have them as partners.

Thanks to Governor Tim Walz, Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan lawmakers, and partners for making this year's historic legislative session a success. The MPCA is ready to get to work!

One of my favorite parts of my job is getting to work and learn alongside Governor Tim Walz Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan cabinet members. Fun to celebrate historic legislative wins with them yesterday and excited to get to down to work implementing transformational new laws.

Celebrated climate wins today with Governor Tim Walz Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan Thom Petersen @StrommenSarah MN Dept. of Commerce Labor and Industry and students. Excited to implement historic investments to decrease GHGs and increase equity, resilience and jobs for Minnesotans now and generations to come.

On one of the hottest days this year, Katrina Kessler, joined by Debra Shore, @bettymccollum04, @ilhanmn, and Shakopee Mdewakanton Secretary/Treasurer Rebecca Crooks-Stratton, highlighted the critical need to reduce greenhouse gases with Federal Climate Pollution Reduction Grants.

A sneak peak of the #PFAS exhibit currently under construction in the #EcoExperience building at the Minnesota State Fair! Check out the completed exhibit along with dozens of others and fun activities starting tomorrow at Minnesota’s great get together. 🌱

Thanks ECOS for the opportunity to represent Minnesota’s perspective and work to protect wetlands and support robust economic development in an evolving legal landscape. Robust discussion with WA Department of Ecology Missouri DNR U.S. EPA Baker Botts

Fun to recognize the importance of and investment in trees, critical infrastructure for stormwater, air quality and carbon sequestration. And a key component of Minnesota’s Climate Action Framework. climate.state.mn.us/minnesotas-cli… Thanks Minnesota DNR @StrommenSarah Rep. Rick Hansen Mr. Patrice Bailey

Proud to present the Green Chemistry Prize to Carba on behalf of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency in honor of their work to remove CO2 from the atmosphere and store it permanently underground. Carba exemplifies the innovation we need to build a new way of doing business and address the climate crisis.

As we close out climate week, an article on work underway Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and what’s next to build resilience minnpost.com/community-voic…

We want to hear from you! The MPCA is planning new rules governing the use of PFAS in products sold and distributed in Minnesota. Review the rulemaking documents and leave your comments before March 1: pca.state.mn.us/get-engaged/pf…

Apply now! We’re recruiting the next generation of eco-leaders to become Minnesota GreenCorpsmembers: pca.state.mn.us/business-with-…

Minnesotans can expect more #AirQuality alerts than usual again this summer, per MN Air Quality Index. Governor Tim Walz & leaders from MPCA, Minnesota Department of Public Safety & Minnesota HSEM gathered today to discuss what we can expect this summer & how to prepare for potential alerts: mnpca.info/2024AQIforecast

ECOS President Elizabeth Biser of N.C. DEQ moderates a takeaways session on highlights from the PFAS breakouts. #ECOSFall24

Researchers at @UMDNRRI1 are finding climate solutions that will sustain and grow MN’s natural resource economy. Katrina Kessler and MPCA leadership toured their facility and learned more about the public and private partnerships that make MN a leader in sustainable industry.

Beautiful day to join Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan, Thom Petersen, & friends at Pine Tree Apple Orchard! ☀️🍎 It’s #climate week and we learned about the work they did to join Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Ag Water Quality Certification program and celebrated 30 years of membership in the Minnesota Grown!