Environmental review project notices
EQB publishes environmental review notices provided by responsible governmental units. For more information on a project undergoing environmental review, click on the individual project links below. You can also find information about active projects in your community on the Environmental Review Projects Interactive Map.
Location (city/township; county): Hastings; Dakota
Process: EAW
Step: EAW available
End of comment period: October 24, 2024
Project description: The Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs (MDVA) Hastings campus upgrade involves the construction of a new facility that will house 145 resident rooms and related support spaces followed by the demolition of five buildings (23, 24, 25 and cottages 1 & 2). Feasibility for the demolition of building 34 is also being considered. The upgrade is planned to involve the decommissioning of the water tower to be replaced with City hookup and the renovation of building 30 (power plant). Geothermal and solar energy systems may be integrated into the design, contingent on funding. Replacement landscaping will include a native prairie.
MDVA Hastings Campus Upgrade project link provided by RGU
Location of public documents: MN Department of Administration Real Estate and Construction, 50 Sherburne Avenue, Suite 309, Saint Paul, MN 55155
Responsible governmental unit and contact: Minnesota Department of Administration, Emily Bolles, 651‐201‐2488
Location (city/township; county): Barnsville Township; Clay
Process: EAW
Step: EIS need decision
Responsible governmental unit decision: Negative (EIS not ordered)
Responsible governmental unit record of decision date: September 17, 2024
Project description: The Buffalo-Red River Watershed District is proposing a channel restoration project on segments of Whisky Creek and the South Tributary. The restoration project will provide flood damage reductions, sediment buildup reduction, and channel erosion reduction that would lead to improved water quality and natural habitats. The restoration project will be implemented in two phases, phase 1 is restoration of Whisky Creek and phase 2 is restoration of the South Tributary. Phase 1 of restoration includes approximately 5.26 miles of Whisky Creek and portions of Clay County Ditch 34 (S18-23, T137N, R46W (Barnesville Township)) beginning at 120th Street South and ending at County Road 2. Phase 2 of restoration includes approximately 9.27 miles of the South Tributary of Whisky Creek (S10, 14, 15, 23, 24, 25 and 36, T137N, R47W (Alliance Township); S30-33, T137N, R46W (Barnesville Township)).
Whisky Creek and South Tributary Channel Restoration Project project link provided by RGU
Location of public documents: Buffalo-Red River Watershed District, 1303 4th Ave. NE, Barnesville, MN 56514
Responsible governmental unit and contact: Buffalo‐Red River Watershed District, Kristine Goeden, 218‐789‐3100
Location (city/township; county): Hampton; Dakota
Process: Large AUAR
Step: Draft order for review
End of comment period: October 24, 2024
Project description: The AUAR study area encompasses an area totaling approximately 140 acres on seven parcels in the City of Hampton and Hampton Township, both of which are in Dakota County, Minnesota. Two scenarios are proposed for evaluation in the AUAR. Scenario 1 includes multiple buildings for a total of 400,000 square feet of industrial, 150,000 square feet of highway commercial development, and 3.4 million square feet of agricultural land. Scenario 2 includes multiple buildings for a total of 1.5 million square feet of proposed light industrial, technology park.
Hampton Industrial AUAR project link provided by RGU
Location of public documents: Hampton City Hall, 5265 238th St E, Hampton, MN 55031
Public meeting date, time, location: October 1, 2024, 5:30 p.m., Hampton City Hall,
5265 238th St E, Hampton, MN 55031
Responsible governmental unit and contact: City of Hampton, John Knetter,
651‐437‐8846
General notices
Notices published in this section may be required under Minnesota Statute or Rule.
In the Matter of the Joint Application of Northern Crescent Solar LLC for a Site Permit
Notice description: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (Commission) and the Minnesota Department of Commerce will hold public information and environmental assessment scoping meetings on the joint application of Northern Crescent Solar LLC for site permits for the proposed Northern Crescent Project, including an up to 150 megawatt alternating current (MWac) solar energy generating system and a 50 MWac battery energy storage system (BESS). An In-Person meeting will be held on October 8th, 2024 from 6-9 PM at Riverside Town and Country Club (36259 150th St., Blue Earth, MN 56013). A virtual meeting will be held the following night from 6-9 PM - details of that meeting can be found on the Public Utilities Commission website on the calendar.
Public meeting date, time, location: October 8, 2024, 6:00 p.m., Riverside Town and Country Club, 36259 150th Street, Blue Earth, MN 56013
Public meeting virtual link: Join online meeting
Public meeting additional details: The meeting notice can be found on the eDockets state submission system under the docket numbers for this project, 22-57 and 24-238. Instructions on how to attend meetings, comment, and participate can be found on the meeting notice.
Link to additional information: Northern Crescent Solar LLC additional information
Contact: Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, Sam Lobby, 651-201-2205
Fish kill reports
Minnesota Duty Officer reports pertaining to fish kills are summarized in the following table, in accordance with 103G.216, REPORTING FISH KILLS IN PUBLIC WATERS, Subd. 2 Reporting Requirement. These reports were received via the Minnesota Duty Officer prior to the submission deadline for this edition of the EQB Monitor. They represent the raw data/information provided by callers. For more information regarding fish kills in Minnesota see the Department of Natural Resources. Call the Minnesota Duty Officer at 651‐649‐5451 or 800‐422‐0798 to report fish kills.
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Date
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Location
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County
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Waterbody
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Species
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Count
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9/11/2024
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Orr
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St. Louis
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Crane Lake
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Unknown
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Not Quantified
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9/17/2024
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Fairmont
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Martin
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George Lake
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Crappie, Sunfish
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1000
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Submit a notice to the EQB Monitor
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