The report identifies agricultural runoff as the main source of phosphorus loading to these lakes — other sources include failing septic systems and roadway runoff.
News releases
MPCA extends comment period on water quality report for three Osakis-area lakes —
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
MPCA seeks comments on proposed expansion of Jordan’s sanitary sewer system —
Wednesday, December 28, 2016
The sewer interceptor line will have a 13.1 million gallons a day capacity, which accounts for both current and future needs.
MPCA responds to concerns about proposed hog farm near Zumbrota —
Monday, December 19, 2016
Following public comments and before a public meeting Dec. 12 in Zumbrota, MPCA staff revised the EAW for a proposed large hog farm.
MPCA seeks comments from public on proposed dairy in Wilkin County —
Monday, December 19, 2016
Up to 8,674 Jersey milk cows and 1,180 heifers would be housed in a cross-ventilated, free-stall barn.
MPCA to host public meetings Jan. 12 and 26, for Mississippi Headwaters water quality projects —
Friday, December 16, 2016
The meetings are scheduled for Jan. 12 in Bemidji and Jan. 26 in Cohasset.
10 smart salting tips that protect Minnesota waters —
Monday, December 12, 2016
It is estimated that we toss more than 350,000 tons of salt on the metro area roads annually.
Comments sought on draft report about water pollution in Lake Winona —
Thursday, December 8, 2016
A public meeting will be held to discuss the report Friday, Dec. 16, at 2 p.m. in the Douglas County Public Works building at 526 Willow Drive in Alexandria.
MPCA seeks comments on water quality improvement report for three Osakis-area lakes —
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
The report identifies agricultural runoff as the main source of phosphorus loading to these lakes.
MPCA seeks comments on ash processing facility in Goodhue County —
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
The facility would process ash from Xcel Energy’s generating plant and ash landfill for the purpose of recovering metals.
MPCA seeks comments from public on proposed dairy in Chippewa County —
Monday, December 5, 2016
Up to 8,674 Jersey milk cows and 1,180 heifers will be housed in a cross-ventilated, free-stall barn with the manure and waste water collected and stored in earthen basins with impermeable covers.
MPCA seeks comments from public on proposed hog feedlot in Swift County —
Thursday, November 17, 2016
Spring Valley Farms plans to add a second, 2,100-head finishing barn at The Pit Stop farm in Section 4 of Fairfield Township, increasing to a total of 4,200 head.
MPCA Offers $400,000 in grants to clean up old diesel engines —
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
The MPCA encourages owners of older, heavy-duty diesel engines to apply for new grant funding to upgrade or swap out their dirty old engines for modern ones that pollute far less.
Open for comment: St. Louis River aquatic habitat restoration project —
Monday, November 14, 2016
The MPCA invites comments through Dec. 14 about a proposal to restore more than 300 acres of aquatic habitat in Duluth’s St. Louis Bay.
MPCA completes 37 enforcement cases in third quarter of 2016 —
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Penalties from all 37 cases totaled just under $275,000.
MPCA seeks to generate comments on a new electrical power station being planned —
Monday, October 10, 2016
The plan includes installing five natural gas-fired electrical generating units capable of producing up to 50 megawatts of electricity.
MPCA seeks comments on proposed projects at Flint Hills’ Rosemount facility —
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend LLC in Rosemount is proposing a collection of projects designed to increase the facility’s energy efficiency, reduce its air emissions and improve its processing capabilities.
Wet weather challenging manure storage capacity —
Friday, September 23, 2016
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.
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.