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New program aims to improve water quality in state

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton officially launched a new agricultural water quality pilot program this week designed to enhance water quality in the state.

June 15, 2013

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MPCA begins water quality monitoring field work throughout state

Monitoring crews from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) are beginning the sixth year of a 10-year effort to assess the condition of rivers, streams and lakes in Minnesota.

May 26, 2013

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Studies show unregulated chemicals widespread in lakes, rivers

Two studies released this week by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) confirm that a wide variety of unregulated chemicals are ending up in Minnesota’s lakes and rivers.

May 18, 2013

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Bill establishes solar energy standards in Minnesota

The Minnesota Senate passed clean energy and jobs legislation Friday that establishes a solar energy standard of 1 percent by 2025.

May 13, 2013

Soil and water conservation efforts take spotlight

It is no secret that natural resources are a big part of what makes living in Minnesota special. Throughout the state, Minnesotans have access to miles of rivers and streams, plentiful lakes and abundant soil resources.

April 28, 2013

Are Minnesotans using too much water? Report provides insights

Are Minnesotans overusing groundwater in ways that could leave us short of water – for human needs and for the environment – in the future? The short answer to that question is: Yes, in some places across the state.

April 21, 2013

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Driveways, sealcoating and Earth Day: Key things to consider

As we get ready to celebrate Earth Day on April 22, you might ask yourself, “What can I do to protect the environment?” Any time you’re doing things around the house is a good time to ask whether there’s a safer alternative.

April 20, 2013

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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.

March 22, 2013

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.

March 06, 2013

Listening session in St. Cloud to focus on new ag water quality program

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will hold a listening session in St. Cloud on Thursday, February 28, to gather input on the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program.

February 26, 2013

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.

February 18, 2013

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Ag commissioner seeks recommendations for new water quality pilot projects

The program is designed to accelerate voluntary adoption of agricultural practices that enhance water quality.

February 16, 2013

Program helps property owners clean up polluted land

For 25 years, Minnesota’s petroleum remediation programs have provided assistance and partial funding for businesses, schools, farmers and homeowners who are responsible for cleaning up property contaminated by petroleum tank leaks.

February 10, 2013

Public forum will examine ways of protecting drinking water sources

The forum is open to anyone concerned about protecting the state's water resources from contaminants. It is an opportunity to share information related to contaminants of emerging concern and to learn more about CEC program activities.

February 07, 2013

DNR state parks help reduce carbon footprint

Several Minnesota state parks are replacing old gas guzzlers with electric cars, installing solar panels that help generate electricity for many of its park buildings and visitor centers and rehabbing those buildings to use less energy.

February 03, 2013

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