Minnesota Pollution Control Says Don’t Over Salt This Winter
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is asking everyone to do their part and help protect our freshwater sources from excessive salt.
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Local Builder Fined By MN Pollution Control Agency
The MCPA fined Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, based Alliance Building Corporation $11,000 for failing to contain sediment, prevent erosion and stabilize the soil at the Cardinal Pines II construction site near Staples.
MPCA Says Many MN Communities Aren’t Prepared for Climate Change
City officials from across the state joined the commissioner of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for a presentation on how prepared communities are for extreme weather caused by climate change.
Holdingford Company Pays Over $11,000 Penalty to MPCA
A Holdingford based company has paid a large civil penalty for violating MPCA rules.
Pollution Control Efforts Credited for Cleaner Sauk River Chain
A new report from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency credits years of investments in water protection practices for improved water quality in the Sauk River Chain of Lakes, but the report also calls for more action.
Input Sought on Mississippi River-Sartell Watershed
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is seeking input on protecting a restoring the water quality in the Mississippi River-Sartell Watershed.
MPCA to Study Stearns County Water for Forever Chemicals
Water samples will be taken from Stearns County's groundwater and surface water next spring for testing.
MPCA Fines Northern Metal Recycling Over Emissions Errors
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has fined Northern Metal Recycling $200,000.
State Agencies View St. Cloud as Leaders in Wastewater Treatment
St. Cloud has been labeled the leaders in wastewater treatment and two state agencies are seeing what innovative approaches they can bring to other facilities across the state.
Polar Tank Trailers Fined $50,000 in Hazardous Waste Pollution
A Holdingford manufacturing facility has been slapped with hefty fine for incorrectly disposing hazardous waste.