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Lake and stream monitors sought

April 25, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

ST. PAUL The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) seeks volunteers to track the health of their favorite lake or stream through the Citizen Lake Monitoring Program or the Citizen Stream Monitoring Program. Continue Reading

MPCA issues fine in Pipestone County

April 16, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

ST. PAUL In its ongoing efforts to promote environmental compliance, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency concluded 51 enforcement cases in 36 counties throughout Minnesota during the first quarter of 2013. Continue Reading

Air pollution advisory issued for much of Minnesota

March 7, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air pollution health advisory for the southern two-thirds of Minnesota, including the Twin Cities metropolitan area and Rochester, effective Friday, March 8 through midday Saturday, March 9. Continue Reading

MPCA offers help to businesses to reduce BPA exposure

February 14, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press

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. Continue Reading

MPCA invites comments on statewide permit that regulates construction stormwater

February 9, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) invites comments through March 20 on a permit that regulates construction stormwater throughout the state. Continue Reading

Efforts to clean up Minnesota River pay off, says MPCA study

November 17, 2012 in Alexandria Echo Press

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is releasing results of testing on the Minnesota River that shows significant improvements in pollution levels in the river. Continue Reading

MPCA Citizens Board will decide on need for hog feedlot study near Osakis

October 9, 2012 in The Osakis Review

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Citizens Board will decide on Tuesday, October 23 whether or not to order an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the proposed Gourley Brothers Hog Feedlot in Todd County. Continue Reading

Osakis lake cleanup is on MPCA to-do list

October 9, 2012 in The Osakis Review

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has put Osakis on notice on proposed limits on the city’s sewer holding pond, with a deadline for compliance by July 2021. Continue Reading

State agencies release reports on status of state’s wetlands

June 24, 2012 in Alexandria Echo Press

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) jointly issued reports on Minnesota wetlands, giving insight into the prevalence and condition of wetlands throughout the state. Continue Reading

Recent online mercury discovery leads to more tips

June 23, 2012 in Alexandria Echo Press

In recent weeks since a statewide news story about a Floodwood, Minnesota man trying to sell 64 pounds of mercury on Craigslist, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and county collection centers have fielded dozens of tip calls from people with mercury to turn in. Continue Reading