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Above and beyond

This article series recognizes regulated parties that work to go above and beyond to achieve and maintain compliance and to enhance their part of the world.

MnWARN Marty Glynn

Above and beyond—emergency preparedness

MPCA recognizes Marty Glynn for helping communities prepare for emergencies by helping to create MnWARN, the Minnesota Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network.
Photo 1) Sunnyside Marina from above the St. Croix River, 2) the wash water treatment and recycling system, 3) wash water flowing on wash pad before system installation, and 4) collected wash water before treatment (left jar) and recycled water (right).

Above and Beyond: Industrial Stormwater

MPCA recognizes Sunnyside Marina for stormwater recycling
These mercury-laced products were marketed as skin-lightening creams, but are very harmful when that mercury is absorbed into the bloodstreams of unsuspecting customers.

Hazardous waste collection partnership

Above and beyond. MPCA recognizes government agency partnerships to collect hazardous wastes

Managing flood debris and solid waste

Above and beyond. MPCA recognizes Scott Helfman and Lloyd's Construction Services for managing flood debris and solid waste.
Karst caused this breach of a City of Bellechester wastewater lagoon in 1992, showing the importance of thorough underground investigation prior to constructing liquid storage areas in southeast Minnesota. –photo courtesy Calvin Alexander, Univ. of Minn.

Feedlot manure management

Above and beyond. MPCA recognizes Bartholome Farms for responsible feedlot manure management.

Stormwater runoff management

Above and beyond. MPCA recognizes Ramsey County for responsible stormwater runoff management
Kennedy’s emergency response preparedness program includes an emergency boat launch on the Mississippi River (L), and spill drill exercises (R) like the diesel spill simulation earlier this summer.

Emergency response preparedness

Above and beyond. MPCA recognizes the city of Minneapolis' integrated emergency response preparedness.
LPI employees Tom Murphy and Jesse Moore pose proudly in front of the company's award-winning effluent treatment plant.

Industrial wastewater treatment

Above and beyond. MPCA recognizes Liberty Paper, Inc., for improved industrial wastewater treatment in Becker.
Douglas County's app for septic system maintainers.

Septic system maintenance

Above and beyond. MPCA recognizes Douglas County for innovation in septic system maintenance record keeping.
Central Iron Range Sanitary Sewer District (CIRSSD) in Chisholm, Minn.

Wastewater treatment upgrades

Above and beyond. MPCA recognizes Central Iron Range Sanitary Sewer District (Chisholm, Minn.) for long-term wastewater treatment improvements.
MnTAP's intern program provides technical assistance to help find more efficient strategies to manage industrial wastewater

Industrial wastewater technical assistance

Above and beyond. MPCA recognizes the MnTAP Internship Program for helping industry better manage wastewater.

Power companies take aggressive steps to slash mercury pollution

Above and beyond. MPCA recognizes Xcel Energy and Minnesota Power for working diligently at reducing mercury emissions.
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Petroleum storage tank management

Above and beyond. MPCA recognizes Holiday Station Stores for extra efforts to control gasoline vapors

Industrial stormwater management

Above and beyond. MPCA recognizes Valmont Industries for minimizing stormwater pollution through best management practices

Partnering to dispose of illegal drugs

Above and beyond. The MPCA recognizes 3M Company for partnering with law enforcement to incinerate illegal drugs.

Shamrock Environmental Landfill goes above and beyond

Above and beyond. MPCA thanks Shamrock Environmental Landfill for going above and beyond for flood debris management and continuing community education.

Lindström goes above and beyond to protect local waters

Above and beyond. MPCA recognizes the city of Lindström for linking quality growth to water quality by implementing community-wide stormwater practices.

Making the most of manure

Above and beyond. Baers Poultry in Lake Park is installing a state-of-the art dry conveyer system for manure so they can stop outdoor manure composting and use of liquid manure.

Supporting environmental emergency preparedness

Above and beyond. MPCA recognizes Wakota CAER for supporting preparedness for public safety and environmental protection.

Donating a new septic system

Above and beyond. MPCA recognizes industry association and Northfield contractor for generously working together to upgrade women’s shelter septic system.