Corcoran mobile home park gets $235K matching grant Maple Hill Estates mobile home park in Corcoran has landed a first-of-its-kind $234,832 matching grant from the Metropolitan Council. September 7, 2017
Met Council works to preserve mobile home parks with first-of-its-kind grant The first-of-its-kind grant will help Maple Hill Estates connect to the regional wastewater system in place of its aging, on-site septic system. August 24, 2017
Council approves first grant aimed at preserving manufactured housing, boosting home ownership among people of color Grant recipient represents 78% of affordable housing in City of Corcoran August 24, 2017
Metro area cities can apply for funding to improve local sewers Effort aimed at keeping region’s water supply clean and affordable. August 24, 2017
'Nasal Rangers' Do Dirty, but Essential, Work A panel of nasal rangers smell sewer odors to determine when the Met Council needs to correct a problem. August 20, 2017
Council holds overall municipal wastewater charge increase to 3.7% Expanding and rehabilitating sewer interceptor pipes and other wastewater collection and treatment facilities is the biggest driver of the increase. July 28, 2017
Council funds āUā research on lawn irrigation, drought resistance of grasses Council funds University of Minnesota study of lawn irrigation practices to help homeowners and communities save money and conserve water. June 26, 2017
Council receives low-interest PFA loan for 2017 wastewater projects The Metropolitan Council received a $40 million loan from the Minnesota Clean Water Revolving Fund to finance multiple wastewater treatment projects. June 21, 2017