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Experience Green at the Minnesota State Fair
Visit Green Street, the Energy Star House and much more at the Fifth Annual Eco Experience.
Stormwater Violations Cost Nexus Diversified Community Service and Nor-Son $33,250
The alleged violations occurred at an 11-acre construction site near Onamia, in Mille Lacs County.
Citizen Volunteers the Front Line in Protecting Lakes and Rivers
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is seeking volunteers for its Citizen Stream and Citizen Lake Monitoring programs.
MPCA Debuts Easier, Faster Web-Based Complaint System
The MPCA receives about 1,000 environmental complaints from citizens each year.
MPCA Invites Public to Information Meeting on Revised Permit Statute
The open house and informational meeting is June 29, 2010.
MPCA Penalizes Arcelormittal Minorca Mine Inc. for Alleged Air Quality Violations
The company owns and operates a taconite production facility in Virginia, Minn.
August 13 Deadline for Clean Water Partnership Grant
The MPCA anticipates there will be $2 million available for grants and $2 million for loans this year.
MPCA Seeks Comments on Rabbit River Impairment Report
A public comment period for the revised report runs June 21 through July 21, 2010.
MPCA Seeks Comments on Clearwater River Watershed Water Quality Improvement Report
A public comment period begins June 21 and continues through July 21, 2010.
MPCA to Begin Field Work Throughout Minnesota
The majority of the monitoring activities will focus on watersheds.
MPCA Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Deletion of Two Sites from State Superfund Priority List
The sites are DuFours’ Cleaners in Northfield and the Archer Daniels Midland/Highway 280 site in Minneapolis.
Minn. Department of Transportation, Northland Constructors of Duluth Penalized for Alleged Stormwater Violations
The parties have completed all required actions and paid a $27,000 penalty.
State Agency Testing Groundwater-Protection Technique at Esko Superfund Site
In mid-June, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will conduct a three-day groundwater cleanup test near the post office in Esko, Minnesota.
Minnesota GreenCorps Accepting Host Site and Member Applications
Application Deadline is July 8, 2010
Feedlot Violations Cost Joe Varner $45,000
The MPCA regulates the collection, transportation, storage, processing and disposal of animal manure.
Northern States Power Co. to Pay $15, 075 for Reporting Spills Late
The settlement reached between the MPCA and NSP is a stipulation agreement, one of the tools the MPCA uses to achieve compliance with environmental laws.
Permit Application Information Going Out to Large Livestock Farms
Applications are due Aug. 1, 2010.
Think Clean, Think Green - MPCA Provides Tips for Hazardous Waste Disposal and Lawn Care
Improper disposal of materials can pollute the environment.
The MPCA is accepting public comments on the report from May 24 through June 23.
Keep Minnesota Lakes Healthy - Simple Steps for Protecting Water Quality
Some simple things families can do throughout the summer to help reduce and prevent pollution.
Public Comment Sought on the Proposed Central Iron Range Wastewater Treatment Plant Environmental Review
Written comments on the CIRSSD Wastewater Treatment Plant EAW should be submitted to the MPCA by 4:30 p.m. on June 16.
The cases occurred at facilities in 28 counties throughout Minnesota.
MPCA Honors Outstanding Wastewater Treatment Operators
To be eligible for the award, facility operators had to comply with discharge permit requirements throughout the year.
Chippewa Valley Ethanol to Pay $120,000 Environmental Penalty
The violations, occurring in 2008 and 2009, centered on the company’s operation of a biomass gasification unit.
Water Quality Violations Cost Melrose Dairy $60,000
MPCA staff inspections and file reviews revealed several violations in 2007-08.
