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The award honors our Water Efficiency Grant Program and community outreach through the “Turfgrass Trailer.”

Many community members supported the proposed station locations and 63% of people surveyed wanted to prioritize faster service, rather than more frequent stations.

Over the last decade, reducing our greenhouse gas emissions and preparing for more extreme weather events has emerged as one of the top priorities of the Met Council.

Minnesota Department of Health and the University of Minnesota’s Medical School are consolidating all wastewater monitoring in the state through the CDC’s National Wastewater Surveillance System.

Cities awarded grants in this round: Brooklyn Center, Chaska, Fridley, Minneapolis, New Brighton, Saint Paul, and St. Louis Park, totaling $1 million.

Met Council members and the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners approved a grant agreement that will provide $75.3 million in county funds for the METRO Blue Line Extension light rail project.

The Blue Line Extension Corridor Management Committee signaled their support for advancing analysis of the staff-recommended light rail track route and general station locations.

We're developing a grant program that will help property owners pay for work that ensures their sewers convey only wastewater.

The EPA grant will create a regional plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and partner with local governments to implement prioritized strategies as the region heats up.

Ridership is up nearly 20% over last year. Much of this improvement comes from investing in the people who operate our system and keep it safe and comfortable for riders.

The Metropolitan Council in partnership with Hennepin County has resolved the current funding deficit for the Green Line Extension Light Rail Transit Line.

Two of our plants — Hastings and St. Croix Valley — are among the top five performing wastewater treatment plants in the nation.

Lesley Kandaras will lead organization amid significant investment in expanding, strengthening regional transit network.

People showed their love for metro area regional parks and trails in 2022 by making 69 million visits—a 6.4% increase over 2021—signaling that recent investments in the system are paying off.

Nearly $3.4 million in Livable Communities grants will contribute to economic opportunity, redevelopment, and job creation in the seven-county metro area.