Articles tagged under: MPCA
MPCA Commissioner Resigns
Published July 7, 2021
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Commissioner Laura Bishop has tendered her resignation. The decision was made after state senate refused to confirm Bishop’s appointment. The Senate retaliation against Governor Tim Walz’s appointee is linked to MPCA’s role in adopting the California…MPCA Permit Fees Could Increase
Published February 3, 2020
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is proposing an increase in water quality permit fees. In addition to livestock operations, the permit costs would increase for city and industrial wastewater facilities and septic systems. MPCA claims many of these fees haven’t…MPCA Emphasizes Manure Management
Published October 25, 2019
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is reminding farmers to manage manure applications appropriately. To avoid runoff, MPCA is emphasizing the setback rules when spreading manure. In the news release, the agency said Minnesota livestock farmers will be applying billions of…Environment Bill Passes in MN House
Published May 1, 2019
The Minnesota House omnibus environment and natural resources bill passed with a 73-to-60 vote. The bill includes $637 million for the DNR, $208 million for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and $39 million for the Board of Water and Soil…Bishop to Chair Environmental Quality Board
Published February 22, 2019
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has appointed Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Commissioner Laura Bishop to chair the Environmental Quality Board. The EQB is made up of nine agency leads and eight citizen members. In her role as chair, Bishop will set…