MPCA offers smart salting certification online
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) smart salting certification trainings are now being offered online. The trainings are federally funded, and must be conducted in the next six months. Continuity of operations through May [...] Read more
Legislative Update – Funding, PFAS and Chloride
Due to COVID-19, the Minnesota Legislature came toan unexpected halt this month. While we didn’t anticipate such an abrupt stop, we want to provide our MESERB members with an update as to what has gone on at the Legislature this [...] Read more
Update on permit compliance and enforcement
With the rise of COVID-19, local goverments may face difficulty complying with different aspects of their wastewater permit requirements. Both the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have issued statements and policies to assist [...] Read more
Update on Governor’s ‘stay-at-home’ order, other regulatory materials
This week, Governor Walz issued Executive Order 20-20, which is a “stay-at-home” order for everyone not subject to one of the “essential” exceptions (water and wastewater professionals full into the “essential” category). The order will be in effect from [...] Read more
How the Clean Water Council will consider Clean Water Fund proposals during 2020
The Clean Water Council, by statute, makes recommendations on the use of the Clean Water Fund by Dec. 1 each even-numbered year. In recent years, the Council has submitted funding recommendations through the Governor’s budget process so that the Governor’s [...] Read more
Flushing reminder: COVID-19 preparedness extends to sewer pipes
Due to an increased demand and subsequent shortages of toilet paper as a result of COVID-19, we have heard of the increased use and flushing of non-flushable materials such as baby wipes, napkins and paper towels. We encourage you to [...] Read more
Update to our members in light of COVID-19
COVID-19 is of course interrupting the daily course of business for people everywhere, and we hope you are all healthy and taking the recommended safety precautions at home and in the workplace. With that being said, we are working hard [...] Read more
Save the Date – MESERB Annual Meeting
MESERB Annual Meeting will be held on June 4-5, 2020 at Madden’s on Gull Lake in Brainerd.
Based on the response we got at the Fall Meeting back in November, we have decided to make this year’s Annual Meeting a [...] Read more