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.
Walters Recycling Expansion project
Location (city/township; county): Blaine, Anoka
Process: Petition
Step: Environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) need decision
Responsible governmental unit decision: EAW not required
Responsible governmental unit decision date: March 24, 2025
Responsible governmental unit and contact: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency,
Dan Card, 651-757-2261
Location (city/township; county): Detroit Township/Richwood Township; Becker
Process: EAW
Step: EAW available
End of comment period: May 1, 2025
Project description: Pelican River Watershed District (PRWD) proposes to conduct rehabilitation activities within portions of Campbell Creek in Becker County, MN. The Project goals include stabilization of eroded streambanks, reduced sediment delivery to Floyd Lake, improved flood storage, improved aquatic habitats, and improved fish passage. Proposed activities include bank grading, conifer revetments, grade control structures, riprap toes, rock arch rapids, and culvert replacement.
Campbell Creek Stabilization and Flood Storage Project project link provided by RGU
Location of public documents: Pelican River Watershed District, 211 Holmes Street West, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Responsible governmental unit and contact: Pelican River Watershed District,
Tera Guetter, 218-846-0436
Location (city/township; county): Red Wing; Goodhue
Process: EAW
Step: EAW available
End of comment period: May 1, 2025
Project description: Demolition of the former Fleischman's Malting building located at 110 Broad Street and construction of a new mixed-use building with approximately 120 residential units, 12,000 square feet of commercial space, and up to 240 structured parking stalls.
Location of public documents: City of Red Wing, 419 Bush Street, Red Wing, MN 55066
Responsible governmental unit and contact: City of Red Wing, Brandy Howe,
651-385-5137
Location (city/township; county): Waseca; Waseca
Process: EAW
Step: EIS need decision
Responsible governmental unit decision: Negative (no EIS ordered)
Responsible governmental unit record of decision date: March 18, 2025
Project description: The City of Waseca proposes to develop a residential subdivision along the western shore of Gaiter Lake. Construction is anticipated to begin in Spring 2025 and completed by 2031. The project would provide buildable lots for up to 67 units of market-rate residential housing across 33 single-home lots and 17 twin-home lots.
Gaiter Lake Land Development project link provided by RGU
Location of public documents: Waseca City Hall, 508 South State Street, Waseca,
MN 56093
Responsible governmental unit and contact: City of Waseca, Nate Willey, 507-835-9716
Location (city/township; county): Cambridge; Isanti
Process: EAW
Step: EIS need decision
Responsible governmental unit decision: Negative (no EIS ordered)
Responsible governmental unit record of decision date: March 17, 2025
Project description: The 119-acre project in Cambridge, Minnesota, includes 336 single-family homes and a 35-acre public city park adjacent to Lake Fannie. Park amenities include trails, a beach, an event center, and wetland preservation. Construction begins in 2025, with roads and utilities phased for completion, supporting a 6-8-year residential build timeline.
Location of public documents: Cambridge City Hall, 300 3rd Ave NE, Cambridge,
MN 55008
Responsible governmental unit and contact: City of Cambridge, Marcia Westover,
763-552-3207
General notices
Notices published in this section may be required under Minnesota Statute or Rule.
Notice of Public Hearings and Availability of the EA - Gopher State Solar Project
Notice description: The Minnesota Department of Commerce (Department) issued an environmental assessment (EA) for the Gopher State Solar project on March 19, 2025. The purpose of the EA is to provide information on the potential human and environmental impacts of the proposed project, possible mitigations for identified impacts, and evaluation of alternatives contained in the scoping decision. Gopher State Solar is proposing to construct an up to 200 MW solar energy generating system in Kingman, Bird Island, and Osceola Townships in Renville County, Minnesota. The proposed project would be located on 977 acres within a 1,645-acre site, and use photovoltaic solar panels mounted on tracking systems. The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (Commission) will hold public hearings on the application of Gopher State Solar for a site permit for the up to 200 MW photovoltaic solar energy generating system and associated facilities on March 31 & April 1 2025.
First public meeting date, time, location: March 31, 2025, 6:00 p.m., Max’s Grill and The Sheep Shedde Inn, 2425 W. Lincoln Avenue, Olivia, MN 56277
First public meeting additional details: If any reasonable accommodation is needed to enable you to fully participate in these hearings, please contact the Commission at
651-296-0406 or 1-800-657-3782 at least one week in advance of the meeting. To find out if a hearing is canceled due to bad weather or other call 1855-731-6208 or visit mn.gov/puc.
Second public meeting date, time, location: April 1, 2025, 6:00 p.m., Online meeting
Second public meeting virtual link: Join online meeting
Second public meeting additional details:
Webinar Number: 2493 963 9896
Webinar Password: MnPUC! (667820 when dialing from a phone or video system)
Join by Phone: 1-855-282-6330
Toll-Free Access Code: 2493 963 9896
If you are joining the meeting via WebEx and would like to ask a question or make a comment during the designated portion of the meeting, use the chat or raised-hand functions to send a message to the meeting moderator. If you are joining the meeting by phone, press *3 on your phone. When it is your turn to speak, your line will be unmuted, and you will be able to ask questions and provide comments.
Additional virtual meeting information and instructions
Link to additional information: Gopher State Solar Project additional information
Contacts:
Minnesota Department of Commerce EERA, Jessica Livingston, 651‐539‐1823
Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, Craig Janezich, 651-201-2203
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.
No fish kill reports were received since the last publication.
Submit a notice to the EQB Monitor
The EQB Monitor is a weekly publication announcing environmental review documents, public comment periods and other actions of the Environmental Quality Board. The EQB Monitor is published every Tuesday at noon. Submissions to the EQB Monitor are due by 4:00 p.m. on the Tuesday one week prior to the intended publication date. Please see the EQB Monitor schedule for more details.
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Questions? Contact EQB by phone at 651-757-2873 or email us at [email protected].
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