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Cook County, Grand Marais Economic Development and KGM Contractors Penalized for Alleged Stormwater Permit Violations
The alleged violations occurred at its Cedar Grove Business Project site in Grand Marais.
School Waste Study Provides Surprising Results
The school waste composition study was conducted by the MPCA, Hennepin County and the city of Minneapolis.
Public Comment Sought for Draft Jesse Lake Water Quality Report
Public comments will be accepted from November 8th through December 8th.
Small Businesses Get Free Environmental Engineering Help From Award-Winning State Program
Minnesota’s Retired Engineers Technical Assistance Program (RETAP) provides expert environmental engineering assistance.
MPCA to Host Public Meeting Oct. 28 for Proposed Demolition Landfill Near Finlayson
The meeting will be held at the Finlayson-Giese Lions Community Center.
MPCA Seeks Comments on Environmental Review of Wastewater Infrastructure Project
A public comment period for the EAW began Oct. 18 and will run through Nov. 17, 2010.
Removal of Contaminated Soil is First Step in Construction of Apartment Building at Minneapolis Superfund Site
After the site has been cleaned up, a six-story, seventy-five-unit apartment building with parking on the ground floor will be built there.
MPCA Offers Tips on Winterizing Your Septic System and Cabin
With fall and winter just around the corner, the MPCA offers a few energy- and money-saving tips.
MPCA Seeks Comments on Lake Sarah's Water Quality Improvement Report
A public comment period begins Oct. 11, and continues through Nov. 10, 2010.
MPCA Seeks Comments on Medicine Lake Water Quality Improvement Report
Comments on the report are being accepted from Oct. 4 through Nov. 3, 2010.
Buffalo Lake Energy to Pay $285,000 Environmental Penalty
The alleged violations occurred at its ethanol production facility in Fairmont, Minn.
MPCA Seeks Comments on Four Metro-Area Lakes' Water Quality Improvement Report
The public comment period begins Sept. 27 and continues through Oct. 27, 2010.
$1.5 Million in Grants Available for Monitoring Lakes and Streams
Grant proposals are due to the MPCA by 4 p.m. on Nov. 5, 2010.
Comments Sought on Metro Solid Waste Management Policy Plan
The public comment period begins Sept. 13 and continues through Nov. 15, 2010.
Northshore Mining Company Cited for Air Quality Violations
Northshore Mining will pay an $11,750 civil penalty and complete required corrective actions.
Grain Elevator in Jasper Cited for Air Quality Violations
The company has paid a civil penalty and is required to correct problems.
Northern Metals Cited for Air Quality Violations
The company was given a $15,000 civil penalty and is required to complete corrective actions.
MPCA Seeks Comments on Como Lake Water Quality Improvement Report
A public comment period begins Aug. 30 and continues through Sept. 29, 2010.
MPCA Seeks Comments on Environmental Review of Woodbury Sewer Expansion
Comments are being accepted through September 22nd.
All New Energy Star House at the Eco Experience at the Minnesota State Fair
Learn about energy-efficient lighting, appliances and insulation that can shave hundreds of dollars off your home energy bill.
Comments Sought on Environmental Assessment Worksheet for Proposed Sanitary Sewer Collection System
Those interested are invited to comment on the environmental review or operating permit until September 20th, 2010.
MPCA Enforcement Actions Total Nearly $350,000 in Second Quarter of 2010
Cases occurred at facilities in the following counties: Anoka, Becker, Blue Earth, Brown, Cass, Cottonwood, Fillmore, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Itasca, Jackson, Lyon, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Nicollet, Nobles, Olmsted, Pipestone, Polk, Ramsey, Renville, St. Louis, Scott, Sibley, Stearns, Stevens, Todd, Wright, Yellow Medicine.
“Stop Treating Us Like Garbage” Campaign Aims to Get Minnesotans to Recycle More
Although Minnesota has one of the higher recycling rates in the country, valuable recyclable material continues to be tossed in the garbage.
Learn How to Kick the Gas Habit at the Eco Experience
The fair’s Eco Experience will feature several models of electric cars, scooters and mopeds.
MPCA Seeks Comments on Browns Creek Water Quality Improvement Report
A public comment period begins Aug. 16 and continues through Sept. 15.
