Council ramps up technical support as communities prepare for climate impacts Dr. Mark Seeley of the University of Minnesota didn’t mince words when he presented a summary of his research on Minnesota climate change to the Metropolitan Council in early March. Date: Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Storm water and wastewater are not a good mix Gov. Dayton proposes grants for local governments to prevent costly consequences. Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Council Chair calls for partnerships as a path to prosperity In his first State of the Region address, Chair Duininck emphasizes collaboration, engagement and regionalism. Date: Thursday, February 11, 2016
Rehabbing regional sewer pipes protects a valuable public asset The Council is working hard to keep the region's aging sewer interceptor system strong and reliable – and to meet the needs of a growing population. Date: Monday, February 8, 2016
What happens after you flush? The work never stops at St. Paul plant Wastewater Treatment Plans - among nation's largest - preps for round of upgrades. Date: Thursday, December 24, 2015 Article Source: Star Tribune
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. Date: Monday, November 23, 2015
A Message from Council Chair Adam Duininck See the latest in a series of messages from Council Chair Adam Duininck about regional issues related to transportation, wastewater and and water, housing, equity, parks, and more. Date: Thursday, November 19, 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. Date: Thursday, October 8, 2015 Article Source: SW News
‘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. Date: Wednesday, 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. Date: Tuesday, 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. Date: Thursday, 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. Date: Thursday, 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. Date: Wednesday, 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. Date: Friday, 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. Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Upcoming Council and Committee meetings The Council and its committees meet regularly most months. Find information on all upcoming Council and Committee meetings. Date: 1/1/2019 Time: 12:00 PM - Location: various locations and dates Read more
Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) Budget Webinar You are invited to participate in one of two Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) Budget Webinars. Date: 5/21/2020 Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Location: Webinar Read more
Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) Budget Webinar You are invited to participate in one of two Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) Budget Webinars. Date: 6/11/2020 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location: Webinar Read more