Funding approved for wastewater infrastructure projects The projects will protect and preserve water quality by maintaining and improving the wastewater treatment facilities and interceptors that serve the Twin Cities metropolitan area. November 23, 2015
6-acre solar array unveiled at Blue Lake Wastewater Treatment plant The Metropolitan Council, in conjunction with SunEdison, Oak Leaf Energy and Xcel Energy, unveiled a new 6-acre solar panel array at the Blue Lake Wastewater Treatment facility in Shakopee on Tuesday. October 8, 2015
‘Flushable’ wipes clogging up sewer pumps Wipes that are marketed as flushable are increasingly clogging up city and regional sewers. While they might flush down your toilet, they don’t biodegrade like toilet paper does. July 15, 2015
Council approves grants for innovative stormwater reuse The projects in Waconia and at the Minnesota Zoo are the latest examples of the Council’s longstanding commitment to find solutions to reduce stormwater runoff and improve surface water quality. July 14, 2015
Metro Council leading collaboration to spur community solar development Local governments in the metro area soon will have the opportunity to subscribe to solar energy generated at one or more proposed community solar gardens through an innovative collaboration. June 11, 2015
Construction begins June 9 on solar energy facility at Blue Lake Plant in Shakopee Once up and running, thousands of solar panels will help power the plant. June 4, 2015
Council Chair Duininck, local officials tour Gateway Corridor Metropolitan Council Chair Adam Duininck wrapped up the first week of his seven-county tour on Feb. 6 with a bus ride through the Gateway Corridor (future METRO Gold Line) in the east metro area. February 11, 2015
Innovative system will capture rainwater to keep new Saint Paul baseball field green CHS Field also will host a sustainability feature that captures rainwater from the rooftop of Metro Transit’s adjacent METRO Green Line Operations and Maintenance Facility. February 6, 2015