The Minnesota State Fair’s history in agriculture, arts, innovation, and youth projects is kept alive in the fair’s environmentally themed building, the Eco Experience.
News Releases: August 2014
MPCA seeks comments from public on proposed hog feedlot in Blue Earth County —
Monday, August 18, 2014
Troy Phillips of rural Janesville is proposing to build a hog feedlot southeast of Mankato. The feedlot would consist of two total-confinement barns, each with 2,400 hogs. Manure would be stored in reinforced concrete pits under each barn.
We Can all #BeeMNnice at Eco Experience! —
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Come learn all about pollinators and view our beautiful gardens and displays, right in the front yard of Eco Experience!
What do local assets, tree planting and photos from Minnesotans have in common? Find out at Eco Experience —
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Minnesota’s climate is changing. At this year’s Eco Experience find out how Minnesotans are adapting to the changing climate and what they are doing to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to ensure climate change remains manageable in the future.
Teslas and tire pressure: What's new in air quality in Minnesota? —
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Discover how day-to-day actions can improve the air we breathe at this year’s Eco Experience at the 2014 Minnesota State Fair.
Water quality improvement report drafted for North Fork Crow River watershed —
Monday, August 11, 2014
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is seeking comments on a water quality improvement report for the North Fork Crow River watershed.
What do Sara's Tipsy Pies and Peace Coffee have in common? Find out at Eco Experience! —
Friday, August 8, 2014
You can’t have a great Minnesota get-together without food! The Eco Experience tells the story behind the best locally grown and produced food at the Healthy Local Foods Exhibit, presented by Renewing the Countryside.
MPCA urges Minnesota businesses to apply for industrial stormwater permit —
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
A newly-re-issued industrial stormwater permit may affect thousands of businesses and organizations that need to apply or re-apply for permit coverage.
See the World's Largest Wad of Paper at the Eco Experience at the Minnesota State Fair —
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Look at your trash from a new perspective. Stop by the Eco Experience and learn a few behavior changes that can resonate with your readers, listeners and viewers. This behavior change could lead to less trash in our landfills and more resources for Minnesota companies.