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News Releases: 2011 (128)
Check Out The Kids’ dECOder Challenge and Other Fun Things at The Eco Experience
Join us at the Eco Experience to discover family-friendly, eco-friendly activities.
MPCA Services During Shutdown will be Severely Limited
MPCA Seeks Comments on Proposed Reissuance of Permit for U of M Facility
The public comment period runs from June 29 to Aug. 15, 2011.
Marshall-Area Cattle Producer Receives $10,000 Penalty for Manure-Contaminated Runoff
Over-application of liquid manure, combined with the marginal field conditions due to wet weather last fall, resulted in manure-contaminated water escaping to field drain tiles and to an intermittent stream.
Get Ready for the Eco Experience at the Minnesota State Fair
The Eco Experience, a 25,000-square-foot interactive exhibit, returns for its sixth year at the Minnesota State Fair.
BGR Dairy to Pay $12,075 Penalty for Alleged Feedlot Violations Near Lake Park
B-G-R Dairy has taken steps to correct the alleged deficiencies and must complete all corrective actions by December 1, 2011.
MPCA Solicits Comments on Water Quality Improvement Report for Cedar, McMahon lakes
Comments on this report will be accepted until July 20, 2011. Comment period has been extended to Aug. 15, 2011.
MPCA Releases Water Quality Improvement Report on Shingle, Bass Creeks
Written comments must be received at the MPCA office by July 20, 2011. Comment period has been extended to Aug. 15, 2011.
MPCA Seeks Comments on Elk River Watershed Water Quality Improvement Report
The public comment period begins June 20 and continues through July 20, 2011. Comment period extended to Aug. 15, 2011.
MPCA Invites Comments on Proposed Reissuance of Permit for NSP's Chestnut Service Center in Minneapolis
The public comment period runs from June 17 to Aug. 1, 2011.
MPCA Solicits Comments on Environmental Review of Wastewater Project
A public comment period runs through July 13.
MPCA Invites Comments on Proposed Modification of Permit for Alliant Techsystems Proving Grounds in St. Francis
The public comment period runs from June 10, 2011, to July 25, 2011.
Stormwater Violations Cost Cass County, Tri-City Paving More Than $45,000
The violations occurred at an eight-mile construction project on County State Aid Highway 1, near the city of Pine River.
Rock County Cattle Farm Expansion Plan Open for Public Review
The EAW is open for public review and comment from June 13 through July 13, 2011.
Public Meeting Set for U.S. Steel Keetac Mining Proposal
The public comment period began June 2 and will end at 4:30 p.m. July 1, 2011.
MPCA has Issued an Air Pollution Health Alert
The air pollution health alert for the Twin Cities metropolitan area is in effect through Tuesday, June 7, 2011.
MPCA Seeks Comments on Buffalo Creek Water Quality Improvement Report
A public comment period begins June 13, and continues through July 13, 2011. Comment period has been extended to Aug. 15, 2011.
High Temperatures Can Bring Harmful Algal Blooms
The MPCA reminds people some types of algae can harm pets, livestock and even people.
MPCA to Begin Summer Field Work Throughout Minnesota
Monitoring crews from the MPCA are beginning the fourth year of a 10-year effort to assess the condition of rivers, streams, and lakes in Minnesota.
MPCA Proposes to Remove Twin Cities Sites from State Superfund List
Public comments on these proposed delistings must be submitted in writing by 4:30 p.m., June 23.
Retired Environmental Professionals Sought to Assist Minnesota Small Businesses, Nonprofits, Institutions
RETAP’s services are free of charge.
Northshore Mining Company Penalized $26,087 for Pollution Violations
The alleged water quality permit violations occurred at its Peter Mitchell taconite ore mine near Babbitt, Minnesota
MPCA Seeks Comments on Diamond Lake Water Quality Improvement Report
A public comment period begins May 23, and continues through June 22.
MPCA Seeks Comments on Little Rock Lake Water Quality Improvement Report
A public comment period begins May 23, and continues through June 22.
Public Invited to Learn about Upper St. Louis and East Swan Rivers' Water Quality
The public meeting will be held Tuesday, May 24, at the Hibbing Community College from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
