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Green Street: Back to the Future
Visit the Eco Experience at the Minnesota State Fair Aug. 26 through Sept. 6
High Temperatures Can Bring Harmful Algal Blooms
MPCA is again reminding people that some blue-green algae can harm pets, livestock and even people.
MPCA Seeks Comments on Seven Carver County Lakes' Water Quality Improvement Reports
The reports focus on pollution caused by excess nutrients in Eagle, Oak, Swede, Goose, Hydes, Miller and Winkler lakes.
MPCA Seeks Comments on Lake Margaret Watershed Water Quality Improvement Report
A public comment period begins July 19, and continues through Aug. 18.
MPCA Penalizes Pro Blast Technologies for Alleged Air, Solid and Hazardous Waste Violations
The company owns and operates a sandblasting and painting facility in Pengilly, Minn.
MPCA Seeks Comments on Environmental Review and Permit for Roseville Asphalt Facility
Public comment periods for the draft EAW and air permit run from July 12 through August 11, 2010.
Comments Sought on Environmental Assessment Worksheet for Proposed Feedlot Expansion Near Richmond
Citizens are invited to comment on this EAW in writing, until Aug. 11, 2010
MPCA Again Seeks Comments on Reitz Lake Water Quality Improvement Report
The public comment period begins July 12 and continues through Aug. 11, 2010.
MPCA Offers Environment-Friendly Tips to Restore Shoreline and Improve Water Quality
If you own shoreline in Minnesota, there are some simple and relatively inexpensive steps you can take to strengthen your shore and help improve the water quality of your lake, river or stream.
Feedlot Violations Cost Crow Wing Feeders $15,000
The alleged feedlot violations occurred in Cass County, Minn.
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.
