‘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
Clean Water Roadmap charts course for Land of 10,000 Lakes The roadmap identifies outcomes, expected progress, and measurements of success for protecting and restoring Minnesota's water resources. September 24, 2014
Excessive stormwater in wastewater system causes overflows and backups Excessive amounts of rainwater are flowing into the local and regional wastewater collection systems, causing overflows and sewer system backups. June 19, 2014