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STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER 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...
Posted on 10/19/12 at 2:49 PM
American Crystal pays fine, takes actions to reduce pollution at East Grand Forks facility 
Moorhead-based American Crystal Sugar Co. has paid a $24,943 penalty and taken corrective actions to reduce air pollution from emissions at its East Grand Forks facility, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says.
By Forum News Service , January 25, 2013
Lawsuit: MPCA too slow on Alexandria lakes cleanup
A lawsuit alleges the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is allowing a sewage treatment plant to pollute a chain of recreational lakes in the Alexandria area in violation of state and federal laws. The lawsuit was filed Tuesday in Ramsey County by the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy.
By Associated Press , June 05, 2012
Minnesota PCA board approves Voyageurs, BWCA haze rules
Complex rules aimed at reducing haze over Voyageurs National Park and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area were approved Tuesday by the citizen's board of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. The board, which oversees the agency, unanimously voted to send the rules to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for approval.
By Associated Press , April 24, 2012
Skin products with mercury pulled from Minnesota shops
The skin creams were being sold in ethnic grocery and convenience stores in the Twin Cities. The products tested positive for mercury, which is banned under Minnesota law from all cosmetics because exposure can harm the nervous system and kidneys.
By Associated Press , April 05, 2012
Minnesota offers truckers loans to purchase devices to cut diesel use
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is offering loans at 4 percent to owner-operated long-haul truckers and small trucking companies to purchase “idle-reduction devices.”
By Associated Press , March 27, 2012
MPCA says Dayton-ordered streamlined permit process yields success
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says it's achieving a 99 percent success rate in issuing environmental permits for construction of new projects and expansions of existing facilities within 150 days.
By Associated Press , February 07, 2012
Minnesota's list of impaired waters grows to more than 3,600
Impaired waters are defined as having excess nitrogen, phosphorus, mercury, bacteria or other pollutants, hurting their ability to support swimming or fishing, or to provide healthy habitats for fish and wildlife.
By Associated Press , January 13, 2012
Minnesota's economy growing? According to MPCA trash talk, probably
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency said historical trends show the volume of materials generated by state residents and businesses tends to increase as the economy grows and to decrease when it contracts.
By Dennis Lien , November 29, 2011
MPCA Commissioner Paul Aasen, St. Paul, letter: State agency cuts permit-processing time
We’re glad to be working with Minnesota businesses and others to improve our permit processing. We’ve modified and improved our processes, and we’re already seeing results.
By Paul Aasen , October 24, 2011
Coal-tar driveway sealer, cited as pollutant, banned by more Minnesota cities
In the 18 months since White Bear Lake, Minn., became the first Minnesota city to forbid a common type of driveway sealant, about a dozen others have followed, as evidence mounts that chemicals from the sealants are creating a hazardous and expensive problem in storm-water ponds. The sealant industry disputes the claim.
By Laurie Blake , October 19, 2011
Pollution reaches unhealthy level near BWCA fire
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says the morning peak in air pollution confirms that smoke from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area fire has the potential to reach very unhealthy levels.
By Associated Press , September 16, 2011
4 Minnesota companies pay $55,000 in penalties for air-quality issues
State pollution officials say the owners and operators of the St. Paul District Heating operation have paid a civil penalty of $55,000 to resolve allegations of air-quality violations.
By Associated Press , August 19, 2011
Warming weather advances risk of harmful algae
As the Land of 10,000 Lakes starts to warm up, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is warning that warm weather makes conditions right for Minnesota lakes to produce harmful blooms of algae.
By Associated Press , June 03, 2011
Tom Landwehr and Paul Aasen, St. Paul, column -- Commissioners: Cuts put clean water at risk
Proposed legislative funding cutbacks could decimate the state’s ability to effectively monitor, protect and manage our water.
By Tom Landwehr and Paul Aasen , May 19, 2011
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