[ November 5, 2010; 4:00 pm; ] The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) requests water monitoring proposals for projects that support Minnesota’s condition monitoring strategy for lakes and streams.

The water quality data collected under these grants must be of the proper type, adequate frequency, and quality to
allow the MPCA to assess the chemical, physical, and bacteriogical integrity of the water body and [...]

[ November 1, 2010; 3:00 pm; ] Approximately $1.2 million is available for projects in the following focus areas:

A.  Resource Conservation and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction:  focus on providing assistance in identified regions of the State for implementing projects achieving measurable outcomes in waste and toxicity reduction, reuse, and/or recycling that advance the Minnesota Climate Change Advisory Council (MCCAG) and Integrated Solid [...]

[ November 18, 2010; 9:30 am to 12:00 pm. ] A Stakeholder Advisory Committee meeting has been tentatively scheduled for November 18, 9:30 - noon at the SWCD Office in Farmington.  (Additional time if needed)

The agenda will center on a preliminary draft of the South Metro Mississippi total suspended solids (TSS) TMDL.  In addition to one or two brief presentations, we plan to have several [...]

[ September 24, 2010; ] Deadline to RSVP for the Minnesota River-Lake Pepin Friendship Tour, scheduled for September 29-30.

Participation is free, but spaces are limited.  Contact 1-877-269-2873 to RSVP.

[ September 29, 2010 1:30 pm to September 30, 2010 7:00 pm. ] 1 1/2 day tour and discussion of issues concerning Lake Pepin TMDL implementation.

Sponsored by the Minnesota Agricultural Water Resources Coalition, the Cannon River Watershed Partnership, the Minnesota River Watershed Alliance, the Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance, the Minnesota River Board, and Clean Up the River Environment.

Participation is free, but spaces are limited.  RSVPs are required by September [...]

[ October 15, 2010; 7:30 am to 9:00 am. ] You’re invited to join the National Park Service for the Mississippi River Forum–a unique opportunity to learn about issues impacting the Mississippi River, and to make sure other decision makers understand your perspective.

The September and October meetings will feature the same topic, so that both the greater St. Cloud and greater Twin Cities communities can learn [...]

[ September 17, 2010; 7:30 am to 9:00 am. ] You’re invited to join the National Park Service for the Mississippi River Forum–a unique opportunity to learn about issues impacting the Mississippi River, and to make sure other decision makers understand your perspective.

The September and October meetings will feature the same topic, so that both the greater St. Cloud and greater Twin Cities communities can learn [...]

[ September 17, 2010; 4:30 pm; ] Comment deadline to provide information on how the rules governing wastewater and stormwater treatment financial assistance can be improved.  Details available here.

Technical Information:  Please contact Donald Berger by e-mail or by call to 651-757-2223.

Rule Coordination:  Please contact Jim Brist by e-mail or by call to 651-757-2245.

[ September 8, 2010; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Stakeholder input meeting to solicit information on how the rules governing wastewater and stormwater treatment financial assistance can be improved.  Meeting will take place at the MPCA’s central office at 520 Lafayette Road North in St. Paul.  Details available here.

RSVP to Donald Berger by e-mail or by call to 651-757-2223.

[ April 27, 2010; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. May 25, 2010; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. June 22, 2010; 12:00 am to 1:00 pm. July 27, 2010; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. August 24, 2010; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. September 28, 2010; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. October 26, 2010; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. November 16, 2010; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. December 14, 2010; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Agenda and meeting materials available here.