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.
News releases
Open for comment: Environmental review for proposed hog expansion in Faribault County —
Monday, August 8, 2016
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.
MPCA seeks comments from public on proposed hog feedlot in Steele County —
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
The public may submit written comments on the Hidden Creek Ag EAW until 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 17, 2016.
MPCA seeks comments on environmental review of Rosemount asphalt facility —
Friday, July 15, 2016
The new plant will include eight above ground storage tanks which will contain liquid asphalt, chemical additives and blending agents needed for manufacturing asphalt.
MPCA reaches settlement with Rosemount recycler over hazardous-waste and stormwater violations —
Thursday, July 14, 2016
In addition to correcting identified problems, the company agreed to pay a $125,000 civil penalty.
Flooding in Moose Lake area results in sewage release to local waterbodies —
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
The MPCA Duluth Office has activated a temporary incident command center to monitor the situation and provide assistance to the city of Moose Lake and Pine County.
New evidence of pollution found in 318 lakes, rivers and streams —
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
In total, 40 percent of all waters tested by the MPCA over the last decade are now considered “impaired.”
MPCA seeks comments from public on proposed hog feedlot in Faribault County —
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
The public may submit written comments on the R and R Hogs EAW until 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 3, 2016.
MPCA seeks comments on environmental review for Rochester generating station —
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
The EAW covers site location details, and assesses the potential for a variety of environmental impacts of the project, such as air pollution, noise, stormwater runoff and the impact on wildlife.
Studies identify water quality problems and remedies for the Elm Creek Watershed —
Thursday, July 7, 2016
These reports were under the state’s watershed approach, a holistic way of gauging the health of streams and lakes and developing strategies to restore or protect their water quality.
MPCA develops plan to restore and protect Long Prairie River watershed —
Thursday, June 30, 2016
The Long Prairie River watershed includes all or parts of Douglas, Otter Tail, Todd and Morrison counties.
MPCA seeks comments on proposed expansion of Kasson’s wastewater treatment plant —
Thursday, June 30, 2016
The city plans to improve and expand the capacity of its wastewater treatment plant to more effectively treat its wastewater, and accept and treat more wastewater.
MPCA seeks comments on proposed landfill expansion in Inver Grove Heights —
Monday, June 27, 2016
The footprint of the landfill will not increase, but the company that operates it is requesting clearance to develop cover slopes around the entire facility.
Fourteen dust emission events impacted Iron Range residents —
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Area residents’ homes have been affected by dust from the United Taconite facility more than a dozen times during a 31-month period.
Winnebago ethanol plant again taking steps to correct environmental violations —
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
In addition to correcting all identified problems, the ethanol plant will also pay a $39,450 penalty.
Redeye River watershed report outlines plan for restoring water quality —
Monday, June 20, 2016
The TMDL report for the watershed is open for public review and comment through July 20, 2016.
MPCA issues air pollution advisory for ozone on Sunday, June 19 —
Saturday, June 18, 2016
The air pollution health advisory is in effect for Sunday, June 19 from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
MPCA announces resolution of investigation in PFOS in Lake Calhoun —
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
An agreement between the MPCA and a metal plating facility in St. Louis Park, Minn. resolves an effort to find the source of PFOS contamination in fish and water in Lake Calhoun.