Join us for MESERB’s Fall Meeting on Nov. 6
Our annual Fall Meeting is coming up on Wednesday, Nov. 6 in Little Falls. It will be held from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Little Falls Chamber of Commerce, located at 200 First St. NW. This is an important meeting [...] Read more
Mark your calendars for the MESERB Fall Meeting!
The time has come to plan for MESERB’s annual Fall Meeting. This year, the meeting will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 6 in Little Falls. We will send out invitations and a formalized agenda very soon (we are in [...] Read more
Upcoming events for wastewater operator training
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) offers a basic- to intermediate-level course geared toward the proper operation and maintenance of biological municipal wastewater treatment facilities. Upcoming classes include:
- Aug. 13-15: A Wastewater Treatment Basic Class at the Holiday Inn and
Draft Lake Pepin TMDL Report potentially impacts several MESERB members
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has released the draft Lake Pepin TMDL Report for informal public comment, which is focused on reducing phosphorus levels that reach Lake Pepin. Many MESERB members may have Lake Pepin-based phosphorus limits in your [...] Read more
Public Notice: TMDL and WRAPS Reports
A number of draft TMDL and WRAPS reports have been listed for public comments in recent days. The following draft reports have been issued for the listed watersheds, followed by the MESERB member cities we believe may be impacted by [...] Read more
Conversations to focus on local successes, challenges related to drinking water protection
City officials are invited to participate in upcoming conversations about drinking water protection. The conversations are being convened by Environmental Initiative, a nonprofit that helps develop partnerships and collaborative solutions to Minnesota’s environmental issues, through funding from the Minnesota [...] Read more
PSIG application period now open
The Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA) is accepting applications for the Point Source Implementation Grant (PSIG) program beginning July 1 through July 31, 2019. Communities with eligible wastewater or drinking water projects that will be ready for construction by summer [...] Read more
Public meeting on chloride variance to be held June 27 in Avon
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is holding a public hearing June 27 in Avon. This hearing is in regard to the chloride variance that Avon is getting as a part of its NPDES permit renewal. This is the first [...] Read more