The Minnesota Environmental Science and Economic Review Board (MESERB) is a municipal joint powers organization dedicated to the research, study and analysis of water quality issues important to Minnesota communities.

Legislative Update – Funding, PFAS and Chloride

by MESERB Communications • March 31, 2020

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

by MESERB Communications • March 30, 2020

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

by MESERB Communications • March 27, 2020

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