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MPCA credits 1972 law for cleaning waters
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency sings praises of the federal Clean Water Act, passed in 1972. The MPCA reminded Minnesotans that an Ohio river fouled with contaminants and inadequately treated...
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MPCA and DNR streamlines permitting process

More than 180 permit holders representing thousands of Minnesota property owners will each save more than $1200 up front and another $345 annually thanks to streamlining of two agency permits.

June 09, 2012

Water fight on Winona ramps up

Water fight on Winona ramps up A long-simmering controversy over Lake Winona, a sewage treatment plant and how it impacts Alexandria lakes took a new turn this week. The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA) and the Lake L’Homme Dieu Association filed suit Tuesday against the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) for failure to protect Lake Winona and downstream waters from pollution. The groups say they’re asking the state agency “to do its job” and protect the environment.

By Al Edenloff , June 08, 2012

Volunteers needed to monitor health of Minnesota lakes, streams

Do you live near a lake or stream in Minnesota, or visit one regularly? If so, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) needs your help! Join more than 1,500 Minnesotans who track the health of their favorite lake or stream through the Citizen Lake or Citizen Stream Monitoring Programs.

March 24, 2012

MPCA reports 99 percent compliance with permitting efficiency law

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) says it is achieving a 99 percent success rate in issuing environmental permits for construction of new projects and expansions to existing facilities within 150 days.

February 11, 2012

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Public meetings on updating list of impaired waters slated for January

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) will hold a series of public meetings throughout the state in January to discuss the more than 500 impairments that are proposed to be added to the draft list of the state’s impaired lakes and stream segments.

January 07, 2012

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MPCA recommends low-salt diet for Minnesota lakes

For years, doctors have told people to stick to a low-salt diet. According to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), our waters should follow the same advice.

January 03, 2012

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Water quality violations cost Long Prairie Packing Co. $52,000

Long Prairie Packing Co., LLC, and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) recently reached an agreement that requires the company to pay $52,000 for alleged water quality violations.

November 20, 2011

MPCA releases three watershed monitoring, assessment reports

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) recently released watershed monitoring and assessment reports for the Little Fork, Pomme de Terre, and Sauk River watersheds.

October 29, 2011

MPCA enforcement actions total more than $470,000 in second quarter of 2011

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) concluded 47 enforcement cases totaling $474,720 in penalties during the second quarter of 2011. The cases occurred at facilities in 33 counties throughout Minnesota, including Douglas.

By Staff Report , August 27, 2011

Menahga feedlot agrees to pay fine

Dhs Farms and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) recently reached an agreement that required the facility to pay $30,000 for alleged feedlot violations.

By Staff Report , January 22, 2011

MPCA fines incinerator for violation

Pope Douglas Solid Waste Management (PDSWM) – along with 63 other facilities around the state – were penalized by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA).

By Celeste Beam , December 08, 2010

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State concludes review of herbicide atrazine

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has completed its special registration review process for the herbicide atrazine.

By Staff Report , November 28, 2010

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Meetings will discuss excess nutrients in Pope County lakes

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), in partnership with the Pope County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), will hold a public input meeting to discuss the excess nutrient total maximum daily load (TMDL) study for eight lakes in Pope County.

September 03, 2010

Volunteers needed to monitor lakes

Volunteers needed to monitor lakes The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is seeking volunteers for its Citizen Stream and Citizen Lake Monitoring programs.

July 14, 2010

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Alexandria wastewater treatment operators win award from MPCA

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) recently recognized Troy Drewes and Darin Schlief from the Alexandria Lake Area Sanitary District for outstanding performance in wastewater operations during 2009.

July 09, 2010

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