Environmental Regulation

Positions include the 7th and 8th congressional districts in Northern MN. The board provides leadership and coordination on environmental issues, and chances for public engagement.

Investigators from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency found sediment from a filled wetland discharged into nearby Trout Lake in Itasca County.

Officials with the state's Environmental Quality Board heard more on how data center development could impact the state's water resources.

Minneapolis-based Mortenson Development wrote in a letter that it wishes to host a public open house before proceeding.

Proposed changes are aimed at Amara’s Law passed in 2023. The law restricted the use of PFAS in products including upholstered furniture, cleaning supplies and menstrual products.

This week, John and Heidi met with Sophie Greene, PFAs coordinator at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. PFAs are nearly indestructible chemicals that linger in our water systems and environment and pose health risks for humans. Sophie presented as part of the Practical Water Wisdom series with Itasca Waters.

update on the news around the Line 3 replacement project from Enbridge Energy

update on the news around the Line 3 replacement project from Enbridge Energy

update on the news around the Line 3 replacement project from Enbridge Energy

The final conversation of our Dig Deep series for the month with Aaron Brown and Chuck Marohn. How should environmental regulations be set up?Sign up for…