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MPCA and WDNR to Host Open House About Lake St. Croix Water Quality Improvement Project
The open house is on January 11 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall in Hudson, Wisconsin.
Heron Lake Bioenergy to Pay $66,000 Environmental Penalty
The alleged violations occurred at its ethanol production facility in Heron Lake.
American Crystal Sugar Agrees to $50,000 Civil Penalty and Corrective Actions to Settle Alleged Violations
Some of the alleged violations were associated with a rainstorm in May 2009 when runoff from company land application sites entered Grand Marais Creek.
Environmental Assessment Completed for Proposed Granite Falls Ethanol Plant Expansion
The environmental review of the proposed expansion is open for public comment through January 26, 2011.
Discharges from Meat Processing Plant in Dawson Bring $20,000 Penalty
A meat processing plant in Dawson has received a 20,000-dollar penalty for discharges of blood, salt and manure-contaminated water.
Air Emissions Violations Cost Koda Energy $55,000
The MPCA has agreed on a $55,000 settlement with Koda Energy for alleged violations at the company’s biomass boiler facility in Shakopee.
MPCA Awards $4 Million in Grants, Loans for Water Quality Projects
Funding will be used to investigate pollutants in lakes and rivers as well as take action to protect waters from those pollutants.
MPCA Enforcement Actions Total More Than $700,000 in Third Quarter of 2010
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency completed 64 enforcement cases in the third quarter of 2010.
Hazardous Waste Violations Costs Bimeda $65,800
Bimeda, is a manufacturer of veterinary pharmaceutical products in LeSueur, Minnesota.
Comments Sought on Reissuance of Permit for Safety-Kleen Systems' Eagan Service Center
The facility is located at 3227 Terminal Drive in Eagan. The public comment period runs from Nov. 11 through Dec. 27, 2010
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.
