Wildfire update – Pollution Alerts & Nat’l Guard
Fire prompts Wisconsin’s first “red” air quality advisory since 2007; Chicago also alerts residents of air pollution. Nat’l Guard steps in. Story here.Continue Reading
Air Permit Pass for Taconite Plant
MPCA approved an air permit for taconite plant expansion. Toxic mercury emissions will come from the plant’s activities. MPCA says they will monitor. Story here. Info on miningContinue Reading
In Minnesota: artificial islands made of recycled plastic bottles
“][/caption]Aug. 15-17 Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) worked with St. Paul-based Midwest Floating Islands, ASLA-MN and LHNA to install artificial islands made of recycled plastic bottles that act as natural floating islands in Spring Lake. The islands are planted with native species to serve as wetland habitat for birdsContinue Reading
Environmental Impact of Ammunition order for MN Firm
Federal Cartridge Co. of Minnesota is being given a $46.5 million contract for AA40 5.56mm frangible ammunition, the U.S. Defense Department reported. Full story here. Yet, just in 2008 the MN DNR found over 130 species of animals (including upland birds, raptors, waterfowl, and reptiles) … exposed or killed byContinue Reading
Your Turn to Defend the Lakes of MN
Our waters are beautiful—but they’re in trouble. Many lakes are threatened by pollution and overdevelopment. In fact, about 40 percent of tested waterways statewide are classified as impaired. A few years ago, in its response to a lawsuit brought by polluters, the U.S. Supreme Court opened a loophole in theContinue Reading