Contact: Colleen Coyne, 651-297-7363
Laurie Gustafson, 651-215-0230
Who
Governor Tim Pawlenty
Brad Moore, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Commissioner Jerry Hammer, Minnesota State Fair General Manager
What
Grand opening of the Eco Experience
When
Thursday, Aug. 24, 10:00 a.m.
Where
The Eco Experience is located in the Progress Center building at the corner of Cosgrove Street and Randall Avenue on the State Fairgrounds.
More information
Governor Tim Pawlenty will welcome fairgoers to the Eco Experience - the most comprehensive exhibit of green products and services in the state of Minnesota. He will be touring the building afterward.
The Eco Experience is presented by the State Fair and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, with the support of green businesses and organizations from across the region.
Additional information about exhibits and activities is available at http://www.EcoExperience.org
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December
- MPCA Penalizes Duluth Missabe and Iron Range Railroad Company for Alleged Air Quality Violations
- Owatonna Company Pays $25,000 Penalty for Environmental Violations
- Wood Smoke and Air Quality: Romantic But Harmful
- Season's Green-ings: Four Ideas for a No-Waste Holiday
- Environmental Review of Hog Facility Expansion Near Lake Wilson Open for Public Comment
November
- MPCA Offers Funds for Burn Barrel Reduction, $150,000 Available
- Clearwater River Water Quality Study Seeks Participants
- New Learning Resource Center and Library Opens at the MPCA
- Comments Sought on Proposed Olmsted County Hog Feedlot Expansion
- MPCA Invites Public to Minntac Permit Proposal Informational Meeting
- Two Minnesota Firms Among National Clean-Diesel Leaders
- Comments Sought on Proposed Dodge County Ethanol Plant Expansion
- Carver, Bevens, Silver Creeks Water Quality Study Open for Public Comment
- Blue Earth River Basin Water-Quality Study Open for Public Comment
- Lower Cannon River Water-Quality Study Open for Public Comment
- Olmsted Waste-To-Energy Facility Final Environmental Impact Statement Available for Review
- Environmental Review, Draft Permit for Menagha Wastewater Treatment System Open for Public Comment
- Two Companies Penalized $14,000, Plus Clean-Up Costs for Hazardous Waste Violations
October
- Two Dairies Receive $17,000 Penalties for Manure Storage Basin Overflows
- Non-Point Sources Focus of Cleanup Project for Lower Otter Tail River, MPCA Seeks Comments on Report
- Water Quality Study on North Branch of Sunrise River Open for Public Comment
- Lake Independence Water Quality Study Open for Public Comment
- LSP-Cottage Grove Penalized $30,000 Over Hazardous Waste Violations
- Proper Land Application of Livestock Manure Keeps Many Farms Busy After Harvest
- Minneapolis VA Penalized $45,655 For Hazardous Waste Violations
- Enforcement Actions Total Nearly $530,000 in Third Quarter of 2006
- Public Input Sought for State Environmental Education Plan
- MPCA Seeking Applications for Environmental Grants, Half Million Dollars Available
- Five Ways to Keep the Environment Clean This Fall
- MPCA Holding Informational Meetings in Moorhead, Breckenridge and Thief River Falls on Impaired River Reaches in the Region
- BNSF to Pay $70,675 Civil Penalty, Take Actions to Settle Pollution Issues
- Comments Sought on Proposed Waseca County Ethanol Plant
- Chippewa River Water Quality Study Open for Public Comment
September
- Wal-Mart Penalized for Violating Stormwater Permit
- MPCA Extends Public Comment Period for Proposed Xcel Energy Project
- Minnesotans Vote With Feet on Interest in Environment
- Contaminated Used Oil Leads to $16,000 Penalty
- Public Hearing Scheduled for Olmsted Waste-to-Energy Facility
- Shingle Creek Water Quality Study Open for Public Comment
- Comments Sought on Proposed Martin County Ethanol Plant
- MPCA Meeting to Feature Presentation on How the Food/Farm Economy Affects Water Quality
- MPCA to Hold Public Information Meeting on Proposed Xcel Energy Project
- Beet Sugar Co-op Pays $280,700 Penalty for Alleged Wastewater Violations
- New Lawn Care Program Protects Water Resources
- Public Information Meeting September 14 to Focus on Bacteria Pollution in Chippewa River
August
- Comments Sought on Environmental Assessment for Xcel Energy Project
- State Unveils Renewable Energy Web Site
- Winds of Change
- Pawlenty to Speak at Grand Opening of Eco Experience
- MPCA Awards $6.8 Million in 2006 for Local Water Quality Projects
- Eco Experience: Kid-Friendly Fun!
- Enforcement Actions Total More Than $226,000 in Second Quarter of 2006
- Environmental Review of Proposed Willmar Sanitary Sewer Trunk Line Open for Public Comment
- Cool Cars Come to Eco Experience
- Fergus Falls Solid Waste Transfer Station Environmental Assessment Available for Public Review/Comment
- Comments Sought on Proposed Victoria/St. Bonifacius Interceptor
- Public Input Sought for State Environmental Education Plan
- Energy On-A-Stick: Massive Blade Goes Up Friday
- Winona Demolition Company Penalized by MPCA
- It's New! It's Green! And It's Coming to the Minnesota State Fair! The Eco Experience at the Great Minnesota Get Together Features Environmental Learning, Entertainment and Fun for All!
- Montevideo Manufacturer Signs Cleanup Agreement, Pays $20,000 Penalty for Other Violations
- DNR Penalized for Environmental Violations at Soudan Mine
- Central Soils Remediation Penalized $19,000 for Environmental Violations
- Hancock Wastewater Project Environmental Assessment Available for Public Review/Comment
- Environmental Review of Proposed Swine Facility in Big Stone County Open for Public Comment
July
- Environmental Review of Proposed Hog Facility in Pipestone County Open for Public Comment
- Environmental Review of Hog Facility Expansion in Lac Qui Parle County Open for Public Comment
- Comments Sought on Environmental Assessment Worksheet and Draft Wastewater Permit for City of Becker
- Fargo-Moorhead Red River Fish Kill Echoes 2003 Event
- Smith Foundry Pays $13,871 Penalty for Air Quality Violations
- Three Minnesota Schools Reduce Pollution, Saving Energy and Money
- Get Recognized for Your Environmental Efforts Applicants Sought for Governor's Award for Excellence in Waste and Pollution Prevention
- Heat and Lack of Rain Can Bring Toxic Algae Blooms
- 2004 Mercury Spill in Rosemount Will Cost Real Estate Developer $410,000
- Comments Sought on Environmental Assessment and Draft Air Permit for Pre-Finishing Specialists Inc. in Avon
- We Mean Green! Minnesota's First-Ever Eco Experience. From Time to Vanity Fair, Going Green Has Never Been More Popular!
- Environmental Review of Proposed Beef Feedlot Expansion in Rock County Open for Public Comment
June
- City of New Ulm and New Ulm-Based Paving and Excavating Company to Pay $10,000 for Environmental Violations
- Comments Sought on Proposed New Praque Wastewater Improvements
- Environmental Review of Swine Facility Proposed in Stevens County Open for Public Comment
- Environmental Review of Proposed Waseca County Swine Facility Open for Public Comment
- Anglers Get the Lead Out! at Exchange Events this Summer
- Get the Lead Out! Lead-free Fishing Tackle Catching on Statewide
- Waseca County Dairy Will Pay $18,000 Penalty for Feedlot Violations
- Eat Fish? Catch an Update on Mercury's Health, Environmental Impacts in Latest Issue of MPCA Magazine
- TV and Computer-monitor Disposal Ban Takes Effect July 1
- Comments Sought on Proposed Expansion and Upgrade of Dover-Eyota-St.Charles Wastewater Treatment Facility
- MPCA Proposes Update of State Superfund List
- Public Comments Sought on Proposed Expansion of Brown County Swine Facility
- MPCA to Prepare Environmental Impact Statement on Proposed Expansion of Olmsted County Waste Facility
May
- Conocophillips, State Reach Natural Resource Compensation Settlement
- MPCA Needs Local Volunteers to Monitor Lakes
- MPCA Seeks Comment on Proposed Morrison County Landfill Expansion
- MPCA Seeks Comments on Proposed Waconia Interceptor
- MPCA Seeks Comments on Proposed Elko-New Market Interceptor
- Beach Water Testing is Now in Full Swing, New Web Resources Offer Timely Information
- MPCA Seeks Comments on Proposed Wastewater Improvements in Shafer
- MPCA Seeks Comments on Proposed Construction of Belle Plaine Wastewater Sewer Interceptor
- MPCA Launches Phosphorus Permit Web Site in Campaign to Improve Water Quality in Minnesota River
- MPCA Board to Review Bayport Citizen Petition Concerning Air Emissions at Andersen Corp. Facility
April
- New Vapor-Control Law May Help Reduce Ozone in Twin Cities
- Phosphorus in Wastewater is One Target of Plan for Improving Water Quality in Lower Minnesota River
- Visit MPCA Booth at Living Green Expo, Midwest's Largest Comprehensive Environmental Event
- New Report Provides Snapshot of Minnesota's Environmental Trends
- MPCA Seeks Comments on Proposed Victoria Lift Station
- Environmental Enforcement Actions Total Over $216,000 in First Quarter of 2006
- MPCA Seeks Local Volunteers to Monitor Streams
- Comments Sought on Proposed Wastewater Treatment Facility for Le Sueur, Henderson
- Fleet Fueling Services Will Pay $15,000 Penalty for Emergency Response Violations
- Faribault County Ethanol Plant Agrees to Correct Environmental Violations
- April Showers Brings Some Problems
- MPCA's Willmar Office Will Hold Open House April 27 at New Location
- Developer and Contractors Pay $29,000 for Asbestos Violations on Winona Middle School Project
- Comments Sought on Proposed St. Michael Sewer and Street Improvement Project
- Wisconsin Company Agrees to Pay $15,200 for Water Violations on Scott and Sibley County Bridge Demolition Project
- Comments Sought on Proposed Chaska Lift Station
- Economics and Technology Restoring Historic Value of Recycling Livestock Manure as Crop Fertilizer
- MPCA to Hold April 20 Open House, Informational Meeting for Minntac Water Quality Preliminary Proposal
March
- Comments Sought on Environmental Review, Draft Permits for Proposed Martin County Ethanol Plant
- MPCA Recommends Precautions for Flood Season
- Comments Sought on Proposed Wastewater Treatment Facility Expanstion for City of Big Lake
- Environmental Review, Revised Permits for Granite Falls Ethanol Plant Expansion Open for Public Comment
- Take Suspected Lead Jewelry to Nearest Household Hazardous Waste Collection Site
- Environmental Review of Proposed Expanded Crude Oil Processing at Pine Bend Refinery is Open for Public Comment
- Comments Sought on Proposed Wastewater Facility in Harris
- Comments Sought on Proposed Sewer Project in Shakopee
- MPCA First Minnesota State Agency to Buy Wind Power
- From Protection to Threats, Lake Superior Featured in Latest MPCA Magazine
- Alfalfa Processor Agrees to Reduce Air Emission and Pay $10,440 Penalty for Violations
- MPCA Seeks Public Comment on Revised Xcel Energy Riverside Air Permit
- Airport Service Provider Pays $55,000 for Environmental Problems
February
- Comments Sought on Proposed Sewer Improvement Project in Anoka
- Gas Extraction System to Be Installed at East Bethel Landfill
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Willmar Office Moving to New Location
- Sixteen Companies, Government Organizations Honored for Pollution Prevention Efforts
- Environmental Assessment Worksheet Prepared for Dairy Feedlot Near Wheaton
- Newport Company Agrees to Pay $10,000 For Solid Waste Violations
January
- Comments Sought on Proposed Demolition Landfill Expansion in Crosslake
- Comments Sought on Proposed Sewer Project in Blaine
- MPCA to Hold Informational Meetings in Mankato and Rochester Regarding State List of Polluted Waters
- Public Information Meeting on State List of Polluted Waters Feb. 6 at Marshall MPCA Office
- Enforcement Actions Total More Than $150,000 in Fourth Quarter of 2005
- Hazardous Waste Violations Cost Gresser Companies $11,500
- Stormwater Violations Cost Developer $12,500
- MPCA Duluth Office to Hold State List of Polluted Waters Informational Meeting
- Public Meeting Set to Review Alexandria Lakes Area Sanitary District Project
- MPCA Seeks Comment on Final Review of Proposed Elk River Landfill Expansion
- Weather Factors into 2005 Beach Monitoring Program Statistics
- Environmental Review of Proposed Martin County Swine Facility Open for Public Comment
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