- Provides public information, education and outreach. - Provides recycling information for each county. - Helps businesses and citizens lessen their environmental footprint. - Monitors, measures, and assesses Minnesota's environment. - Develops rules, policies, and procedures. Makes sure rules, regulations, and standards are applied consistently. - Responds to hazardous waste and oil spills. - Delivers MPCA products and services locally through offices throughout the state. See branches for locations.