As part of the state’s ongoing 25by25 water campaign, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton and members of his Cabinet will begin hosting Town Halls later this summer to discuss with citizens…
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A Dozen States Express Concern to OMB over CPP Repeal
On July 14, the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington sent a letter to White House Office of Management…
DC, Minnesota, and Missouri Mark National Pollinators Week
In honor of National Pollinator Week this week, states are taking the opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of pollinators and what citizens can do to protect them. Below…
Several States Launch Climate Alliance in Wake of Paris Accord Withdrawal
In response to the announcement last week of a U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Accord, several Governors have created a coalition to remain committed to the climate agreement. The U.S.…
Minnesota Expands Air Quality Monitoring
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is expanding its air quality monitoring across the state. This expansion will help citizens prepare for elevated levels of air pollution with a system that…
ECOS Member Spotlight: John Linc Stine
Two Minutes with John Stine, ECOS President and Commissioner of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency How long have you been Commissioner? What’s your best experience thus far? 5 Years –…
Minnesota Expands Plastics Collection Services
Minnesota expanded its collection services for agricultural plastics and boat wrap in April, an effort the state has worked to manage for several years. In cooperation with the Recycling Association…
Minnesota Considers Strengthening Successful Renewable Energy Standard
Minnesota reports great success with its “25 by 25” goal. Ten years ago, the state’s Next Generation Energy Act set an ambitious goal to obtain 25 percent of its energy…
Minnesota Continues Push to Improve State Water Quality
Minnesota is making measurable progress on a 2015 water quality buffer initiative that is designed to use perennial vegetation buffers to reduce phosphorous, nitrogen, and sediment from entering Minnesota’s lakes…
Minnesota Plans Public Meetings on Volkswagen Settlement
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is the designated environmental authority to oversee funds received in Minnesota as a result of the $2.9 billion Volkswagen (VW) settlement establishing an environmental…
