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The MPCA has placed sections of these rivers on the state’s impaired waters list for exceeding the water quality standard for fecal coliform bacteria.

Citizens are invited to comment on this EAW in writing until May 18, 2011.

The public comment period on this report runs through May 18.
The public comment period on this project runs through May 18.
Interested parties can learn about recent and upcoming cleanup activities and redevelopment options.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is seeking comments on a draft air emissions permit for the Metro Transit Light Rail O&M Facility, located at 1810 E. Franklin Ave. in Minneapolis.

In March, the MPCA completed funding $1.53 million for 282 approved projects that reduce diesel engine air pollution through a federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grant.

While cleaning up outside this spring, it is important to remember that backyard garbage burning is unhealthy, contributes to nearly half of all Minnesota wildfires, and is illegal in most cases.

The first Earth Day, on April 22, 1970, activated 20 million Americans from all walks of life and is credited with launching the modern environmental movement. 

Eligible applicants may apply to the MPCA through a competitive application process until May 13, 2011.

The office is now located on the second floor of the Lyon County Public Works Building, 504 Fairgrounds Rd. 

The event is from 1-3:00 p.m. at the Prairie Event Center in Parkers Prairie.

The conference is open to the public.  Advance registrations will be accepted through March 25.

A public comment period begins March 14 and continues through April 13.

Comments must be received in writing at the MPCA office by close of business April 13.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has tips for preparing for flooding at www.pca.state.mn.us/hot/floods.html.

The alleged air quality violations occurred at its manufacturing facility in Northfield, Minn. 

If you notice that tanks have leaked, tank owners should call the Minnesota Duty Officer toll-free at 800-422-0798.

Three veteran executives will join the leadership team at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

Public comments on the proposed PLP delistings must be submitted in writing by 4:30 p.m. on March 30.

The public comment period runs from Feb. 24 through April 11, 2011.

Comments must be received in writing at the MPCA office by March 30, 2011.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is urging rural residents and feedlot operators to prepare now for the possibility of flooding.

A public comment period for the EAW began February 21 and will run through March 23.

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