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MPCA acts to preserve authority over Line 3 replacement project —
Friday, September 27, 2019
The MPCA informed the company that it is unable to issue a 401 Certification in light of a recent Court of Appeals decision and because additional information is needed to ensure compliance with water quality standards.
MPCA holds Northern Metal Recycling accountable for false emissions reporting and violating the public’s trust —
Monday, September 23, 2019
Under the settlement, Northern Metal Recycling admitted it submitted inaccurate emissions records to the MPCA and will permanently shut down its Minneapolis shredder operations by 6:00 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23, 2019.
MPCA announces $1.5 million in new grant funding for heavy-duty electric vehicle and equipment purchases to address climate and air quality —
Monday, September 23, 2019
The MPCA is offering up to $1.5 million to help businesses, communities, and organizations purchase new all-electric vehicles or equipment to replace diesel models.
On tour: Clean Water Council and legislators to visit water quality projects in southeast Minnesota —
Friday, September 13, 2019
Legislators will see how the Legacy Amendment is making a difference to water quality in southeast Minnesota when they come to Rochester and the surrounding area Sept. 15-16 for a tour.
MPCA starts review of Red Wing’s proposed modified waste processing facility —
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
The proposal would produce 250 tons per day of fuel for incineration off-site and install two systems in an existing building to recover materials and derive fuel from refuse.
MPCA seeks public comment on Munger Landing and Mud Lake West cleanup within the St. Louis River Area of Concern —
Thursday, August 15, 2019
The Aug. 22 meeting, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Gary New Duluth Community Center, offers the public a chance to review cleanup options, ranging from no action to full removal of contaminated sediments above cleanup levels.
Environmental review of proposed hog feedlot in Murray County open for public comment —
Monday, August 12, 2019
The public is invited to weigh in on any environmental issues or concerns by Wednesday, Sept. 11.
Widespread changes needed to improve water quality in Minnesota River Basin —
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Changes in water and land management are needed across the Minnesota River Basin to improve water quality in the state’s namesake river, as well as streams and lakes throughout the 10 million acres of the basin, according to four studies released today by the MPCA and local partners.
Sediment, phosphorus, and bacteria are big problems for water quality in the Lower Minnesota River watershed —
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Many lakes and streams in the Lower Minnesota River Watershed are not meeting water quality standards, according to a new report from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA).
Improving Watonwan River water quality hinges on land use practices that reduce soil, fertilizer loss —
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
New reports from the MPCA detail causes of water pollution in the Watonwan River Watershed, ways to improve water quality, and how landowners are involved. The reports are open for public comment through September 20.
Carving a path from polluted to more picturesque in the Minnesota River-Mankato Watershed —
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
A new MPCA report on the Minnesota River-Mankato Watershed details the causes of water pollution in the watershed, ways to improve water quality, and how landowners are involved. The report is open for public comment until September 20.
MPCA denies Northern Metal Recycling’s extension to continue operating its shredder in Minneapolis —
Thursday, July 18, 2019
The metal recycler had agreed in a Feb. 28, 2017, court settlement to cease shredding at the Minneapolis facility by Aug. 1, 2019.
Mississippi River-Grand Rapids Watershed has “very good” water quality —
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
According to new draft reports released by the MPCA, the Mississippi River – Grand Rapids Watershed has very good overall water quality, but forest protection is critical to preserving it.
Low flows, bacteria, suspended sediment hurting recreation in Red Lake River Watershed —
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
According to new draft reports released by the MPCA, there are 31 impairments for fish and aquatic insects and recreation in 19 reaches of the Red Lake River and its tributaries.
MPCA denies Water Gremlin’s extension for testing its pollution control equipment —
Friday, July 12, 2019
“Water Gremlin has had more than enough time to get its pollution control equipment fully operational and tested,” said MPCA Commissioner Laura Bishop.
MPCA seeks new community members for Environmental Justice Advisory Group —
Tuesday, July 2, 2019
The group's charter and application materials can be found on the MPCA’s Environmental Justice Advisory Group webpage.
MPCA to review environmental impacts of Burnsville Sanitary Landfill’s expansion proposal —
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
The expansion would increase the site's currently permitted capacity from 25.4 million cubic yards of mixed municipal solid waste, construction and demolition debris, and industrial waste to approximately 47 million cubic yards.
MPCA, DNR issue joint statement on Line 3 decision —
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
After reviewing the Minnesota Court of Appeals’ ruling regarding the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Line 3 project, the MPCA has determined the court’s decision has implications for how this work will proceed.
MPCA seeks public comments on proposed new hog feedlot in Waseca County —
Monday, June 17, 2019
It will have two confinement barns, a mortality composting building, a stormwater detention pond, and a new water well.
MPCA, city of Avon seek solutions to chloride in local wastewater —
Thursday, June 13, 2019
Chloride from de-icing salt and water softeners gets into lakes, streams and even groundwater, and once in the water, there is no easy way to remove it.
MPCA seeks comments from public on proposed hog feedlot expansion in Jackson County —
Thursday, June 13, 2019
The proposal would expand the number of pigs at the site from 2,400 to 4,800.
MPCA proposes clearer requirements for industrial stormwater management —
Monday, May 20, 2019
The permit applies to more than 4,000 businesses in Minnesota, including salvage yards and scrap recyclers, landfills, airports, trucking companies, food processors, and manufacturers.
MPCA needs nearly 700 volunteers to conduct water monitoring at high-priority sites —
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
The MPCA needs volunteers to measure water clarity in hundreds of streams — including 676 high-priority sites — and 2,857 lakes, then report back to the agency.
Comment sought on cleanup of the ponds behind Erie Pier —
Monday, April 8, 2019
These open bodies of water behind Duluth’s Erie Pier were the subject of a 2015 cleanup investigation.