Heavy rains over the last two months, and predictions for more on the way, have two State agencies working with livestock groups, farming organizations and counties to find options for farmers dealing with manure storage issues.
News releases
Crops, environment benefit from proper application of livestock manure on harvested fields —
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Fall is a busy time for farmers, and not only for the crop harvest. Livestock producers will be applying billions of gallons or pounds of stored manure to fertilize next year’s crop.
July flooding caused damage to city of Willow River wastewater ponds, repairs to be made —
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
The city is working with its consultant and the MPCA to repair the ponds as quickly as possible.
Hibbing taconite facility required to seek out innovative dust control technologies —
Thursday, September 15, 2016
In addition to correcting identified problems, the company has paid a $23,000 penalty.
North Minneapolis recycling company working with MPCA to improve air quality —
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Alliance Recycling Group first company in the area to step forward to reduce and prevent air pollution
MPCA seeks comments from public on proposed hog feedlot in Goodhue County —
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
The public may submit written comments on the Circle K EAW until 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 5.
MPCA announces members of first Environmental Justice Advisory Group —
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
The group will provide input and recommendations about ways to incorporate the principles of environmental justice into the agency’s work.
Court orders Northern Metals to shut down part of its North Minneapolis operations —
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Parts of the facility must be idled beginning on Sept. 2, 2016, and cannot be used until the MPCA either issues a modified air permit for the facility or the company proves to the agency that it does not cause or contribute to the ongoing air quality violations in the area.
MPCA extends comment period for draft 2016 impaired waters list —
Monday, August 29, 2016
The extension means the agency will now accept written comments through Sept. 30, 2016.
Comments invited on report to restore and protect waters in Redeye River watershed —
Monday, August 29, 2016
The report is open for public review and comment through Sept. 28, 2016.
Multiple enforcement actions lead to settlement between MPCA and Isanti biodiesel facility —
Monday, August 15, 2016
Violations included improper storage of hazardous materials, generating hazardous waste without a license and mismanaging hazardous waste, failing to properly inspect and maintain equipment, and operating their facilities without the required industrial wastewater and stormwater permits.
Al-Corn ethanol plant expansion proposal open for public comment —
Monday, August 15, 2016
The proposed expansion would increase plant production from 50 million to 130 million gallons per year of 200-proof ethanol.
Test results: Potential for harmful algae in Beaver Lake —
Thursday, August 11, 2016
While recent rain may have dispersed the bloom in Beaver Lake, people should still look for sludge or other matter on the water surface and shoreland.
Comments sought on Minnesota Slip’s contaminated sediment clean-up alternatives —
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
The MPCA, city of Duluth, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff will be on hand to answer questions about the slip’s projects, sediment cleanup alternatives, timelines and next steps.
Nine dust emission events impacted Iron Range residents —
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
U.S. Steel Corporation has agreed to pay a $49,500 penalty as part of a settlement for nine state air quality violations adjacent to its taconite facility near Keewatin.
MPCA seeks comments on water quality strategy for Chippewa River Watershed —
Monday, August 8, 2016
The Chippewa River Watershed includes portions of Otter Tail, Grant, Douglas, Stevens, Pope, Swift, Kandiyohi, Chippewa counties, and a very small portion of Stearns.
Open for comment: Environmental review for proposed hog expansion in Faribault County —
Monday, August 8, 2016
The proposed expansion would double the number of finishing hogs from 2,400 in one existing barn to a total of 4,800 in two barns.
Comments invited on report restoring Whitewater River, other tributaries to Mississippi at Winona —
Monday, August 1, 2016
The report is open for comment through Aug. 31, 2016
MPCA completes 44 enforcement cases in second quarter of 2016 —
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Penalties from all 44 cases totaled more than $480,000.
MPCA asking for comments on Douglas County beef cattle feedlot expansion by Aug. 17 —
Friday, July 22, 2016
The proposed project would expand the capacity of the facility from the current 970 beef feeder cattle to a capacity of 4,000 beef slaughter steers and 4,000 beef feeder cattle.
MPCA seeks comments from public on proposed hog feedlot in Nobles County —
Friday, July 22, 2016
The proposed hog production facility will consist of two new total confinement barns and house a total of up to 4,800 finishing hogs.
Phosphorus pollution in Sauk Lake’s southwest bay must be reduced by 41 percent, says MPCA —
Thursday, July 21, 2016
This TMDL report is open for public review and comment through Aug. 17, 2016.
Air pollution alert issued for Friday; ozone pollution will affect the Twin Cities metro and surrounding areas —
Thursday, July 21, 2016
The air pollution health alert is for the Twin Cities metro and surrounding areas, effective Friday, July 22 from 11 a.m. through 9 p.m.
Air pollution advisory for ozone issued for portions of eastern Minnesota on Thursday —
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
The affected area includes the Twin Cities Metro north and east to Cambridge, North Branch, Forest Lake and Stillwater.
MPCA refines its proposed standard for protecting wild rice from excess sulfate —
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
The public will have an opportunity to formally comment on the proposed standard during a rulemaking process in 2017. Feedback on the information being released today is appreciated by Sept. 6, 2016.