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Environmental health moves to services center
After operating for the past one and a half years from a temporary location at 1500 Irving Street, Douglas and Pope Counties Environmental Health will move back to the recently remodeled location at the Douglas County Services Center.
Wednesday, March, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
After operating for the past one and a half years from a temporary location at 1500 Irving Street, Douglas and Pope Counties Environmental Health will move back to the recently remodeled location at the Douglas County Services Center.
Wednesday, March, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
MPCA seeks comments on environmental assessment of Long Prairie swine facility
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is inviting public comment on an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for a proposed total confinement swine facility in Todd County 11 miles west of Long Prairie.
Thursday, July, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is inviting public comment on an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for a proposed total confinement swine facility in Todd County 11 miles west of Long Prairie.
Thursday, July, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Forums to address environmental issues
On November 27, the regional Citizen Forums on the Environment will begin with forums in Rochester and Bloomington.
Saturday, November, 24, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
On November 27, the regional Citizen Forums on the Environment will begin with forums in Rochester and Bloomington.
Saturday, November, 24, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Senator Westrom to help decide funding for environmental projects
State Senator Torrey Westrom was recently appointed to the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) by Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
State Senator Torrey Westrom was recently appointed to the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) by Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
MPCA: No further review required of Osakis-area hog feedlot
A detailed environmental study will not be required for the proposed Gourley Brothers Hog Feedlot in Todd County. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Citizens’ Board voted last week to approve a negative declaration on the need for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed swine facility.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A detailed environmental study will not be required for the proposed Gourley Brothers Hog Feedlot in Todd County. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Citizens’ Board voted last week to approve a negative declaration on the need for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed swine facility.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
MPCA fines two area farms for feedlot violations
In an ongoing effort to promote environmental compliance, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency concluded 34 enforcement cases in 26 counties throughout Minnesota during the second quarter of 2012.
Monday, July, 23, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
In an ongoing effort to promote environmental compliance, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency concluded 34 enforcement cases in 26 counties throughout Minnesota during the second quarter of 2012.
Monday, July, 23, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
MPCA fines two area farms for feedlot violations
In an ongoing effort to promote environmental compliance, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency concluded 34 enforcement cases in 26 counties throughout Minnesota during the second quarter of 2012.
Friday, July, 27, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
In an ongoing effort to promote environmental compliance, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency concluded 34 enforcement cases in 26 counties throughout Minnesota during the second quarter of 2012.
Friday, July, 27, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Is your home safe from radon?
Radon is the largest environmental cancer risk and the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Fortunately, the risk is largely preventable.
Wednesday, January, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Radon is the largest environmental cancer risk and the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Fortunately, the risk is largely preventable.
Wednesday, January, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Program addresses effects of Zequanox on zebra mussels
At an informational program on Friday, August 17 from 7 to 8 p.m., Mark Gaikowski, supervisory biologist with the U.S. Geological Survey Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center, will speak.
Thursday, August, 16, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
At an informational program on Friday, August 17 from 7 to 8 p.m., Mark Gaikowski, supervisory biologist with the U.S. Geological Survey Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center, will speak.
Thursday, August, 16, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Water is key part of outdoors measure
Water plays a critical role in economic development and environmental concerns, but Minnesota lawmakers do not agree on how potential water shortages should be addressed.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Water plays a critical role in economic development and environmental concerns, but Minnesota lawmakers do not agree on how potential water shortages should be addressed.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
3M sponsors 48 teachers at Key Issues Institute
3M is sponsoring 48 teachers nationwide to attend The Keystone Center’s “Key Issues Institute: Bringing Environmental Issues to the Classroom.” Among them are Jen Steidl and Joe Beattie, both teachers at Discovery Middle School in Alexandria.
Friday, July, 27, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
3M is sponsoring 48 teachers nationwide to attend The Keystone Center’s “Key Issues Institute: Bringing Environmental Issues to the Classroom.” Among them are Jen Steidl and Joe Beattie, both teachers at Discovery Middle School in Alexandria.
Friday, July, 27, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
MPCA praises power utilities for dramatic mercury emissions
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) recently sent letters to representatives of the state’s power utility sector and to a variety of other public and private entities, thanking them for their help in achieving a significant environmental milestone.
Monday, February, 18, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) recently sent letters to representatives of the state’s power utility sector and to a variety of other public and private entities, thanking them for their help in achieving a significant environmental milestone.
Monday, February, 18, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
MPCA offers help to businesses to reduce BPA exposure
An increasing number of retailers are offering receipts digitally via email or text, instead of on paper. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is launching a project to support this paperless receipt trend, for environmental and public health reasons.
Thursday, February, 14, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
An increasing number of retailers are offering receipts digitally via email or text, instead of on paper. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is launching a project to support this paperless receipt trend, for environmental and public health reasons.
Thursday, February, 14, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
MPCA seeks comments on swine facility
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) invites public comment on an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for a proposed total confinement swine facility in Todd County 11 miles west of Long Prairie. The 30-day comment period ends August 23.
Wednesday, August, 15, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) invites public comment on an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for a proposed total confinement swine facility in Todd County 11 miles west of Long Prairie. The 30-day comment period ends August 23.
Wednesday, August, 15, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
Ed Brands awarded Faculty Research Program Grant
Ed Brands, assistant professor of environmental studies, received funding for his project Mapping Manure in West Central Minnesota Watersheds through a Faculty Interactive Research Program (FIRP) grant.
Wednesday, June, 06, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
Ed Brands, assistant professor of environmental studies, received funding for his project Mapping Manure in West Central Minnesota Watersheds through a Faculty Interactive Research Program (FIRP) grant.
Wednesday, June, 06, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
So a logger walks into a room full of farmers...
Heard this one before? Probably not. Third-generation logger, Bruce Vincent, spoke about responsible environmentalism at the Douglas County Corn and Soybean Growers annual banquet in Brandon on February 11.
Friday, February, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Heard this one before? Probably not. Third-generation logger, Bruce Vincent, spoke about responsible environmentalism at the Douglas County Corn and Soybean Growers annual banquet in Brandon on February 11.
Friday, February, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Conservation applications accepted
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications to help producers improve water and air quality, build healthier soil, improve grazing and forest lands and achieve other environmental benefits.
Wednesday, January, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications to help producers improve water and air quality, build healthier soil, improve grazing and forest lands and achieve other environmental benefits.
Wednesday, January, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
Minnesota electronics recyclers help environment
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency reports that nearly 28.4 million pounds, or 86 percent of the weight of the electronic devices managed under the Minnesota Electronics Recycling Act from July 2010 to June 2011 were processed by recyclers certified for their environmentally sound management practices.
Saturday, June, 30, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency reports that nearly 28.4 million pounds, or 86 percent of the weight of the electronic devices managed under the Minnesota Electronics Recycling Act from July 2010 to June 2011 were processed by recyclers certified for their environmentally sound management practices.
Saturday, June, 30, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Winter is good time to test your home for radon
Every 25 minutes, one person in the U.S. dies from radon-related lung cancer. It is the largest environmental cancer risk and the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Fortunately, the risk is largely preventable, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Health.
Monday, January, 07, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Every 25 minutes, one person in the U.S. dies from radon-related lung cancer. It is the largest environmental cancer risk and the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Fortunately, the risk is largely preventable, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Health.
Monday, January, 07, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Douglas County Adopt-a-Highway program covers 63 percent of county roads
Despite “going green” and environmentally conscious efforts across the globe, people still toss trash out their windows along the highway. Douglas County has endorsed a resolution to support the Minnesota Department of Transportation Adopt-a-Highway program.
Tuesday, January, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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Despite “going green” and environmentally conscious efforts across the globe, people still toss trash out their windows along the highway. Douglas County has endorsed a resolution to support the Minnesota Department of Transportation Adopt-a-Highway program.
Tuesday, January, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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