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Weekly announcements and environmental review notices





Volume 50, Number 18                                                                                                May 5, 2026






Announcements

*Environmental Review Technical Assistance Survey*

If you completed an environmental review process in 2026 and submitted a notice for the Monitor, we want to hear from you! Tell us how we’re doing providing guidance and assistance by taking this short five-question survey [ [link removed] ]. Your responses are for EQB use only and will help us provide better assistance for you in the future.

 

*ER 101 webinar video available *

EQB staff and Jim Drake, Natural Heritage Review Specialist at the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conducted a webinar on using the Minnesota Conservation Explorer [ [link removed] ] (MCE) to address EAW Question 14. This session covered the data available in the MCE, its use in conservation planning and environmental review, and step-by-step guidance for requesting natural heritage review documentation. The video is available on EQB’s Youtube channel [ [link removed] ].






Wood Ducks rest in the backwaters of the Mississippi River in Fridley Minnesota at Riverview Heights Park on a warm spring evening By Rob Schultz




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 [ [link removed] ].

 

Dayton Transfer Station [ [link removed] ]

*Location (city/township; county): *Dayton; Hennepin
*Process: *EAW
*Step: *EAW available
*End of comment period: *June 4, 2026

*Project description: *Curbside Waste Inc. intends to transfer up to 500,000 cubic yards/year of outsourced mixed municipal solid waste, construction and demolition waste, yard waste, source separated organics, and single stream recycling at the existing transfer station (Project) in the City of Dayton at 18150 118th Avenue North. No processing or permanent storage of waste would occur at the transfer station.
Dayton Transfer Station project link provided by RGU [ [link removed] ]

*Location of public documents:* MPCA, 520 Lafeyette Road N, St. Paul, MN 55155

*Responsible governmental unit and contact: *Minnesota Pollution Control Agency,*
*Audrey Maass <[email protected]>, 218-302-6686

 

Bailey Development [ [link removed] ]

*Location (city/township; county): *Woodbury; Washington
*Process: *EAW
*Step: *EIS need decision

**Responsible governmental unit decision: **Negative (no EIS ordered)
*Responsible governmental unit record of decision date: *April 22, 2026

*Project description: *Bailey Nurseries proposes to develop approximately 184 acres into mixed residential, retail, and business park land uses. The proposed project will construct up to 360 attached residential units, 89,600 square feet of retail, and up to 660,400 square feet of business park (e.g., light industrial, warehousing). Approximately 29 acres of Public/Semi-Public recreational area will also be included in the project area. The project includes a phased extension of Century Avenue (CSAH 25) from Bailey Road (CSAH 18) north to its existing termini at Carver Avenue (CSAH 43). One full-access intersection will be added to Bailey Road (CSAH 18) at the proposed Century Avenue (CSAH 25) intersection. Internal roadway networks, stormwater ponding, and associated utilities would also be constructed throughout the development area.
Bailey Development project link provided by RGU [ [link removed] ]

*Location of public documents:* City of Woodbury, 8301 Valley Creek Road, Woodbury,
MN 55125

*Responsible governmental unit and contact: *City of Woodbury, Jennifer McLoughlin <[email protected]>,
651-714-3522

 

Fields of Andover AUAR [ [link removed] ]

*Location (city/township; county): *Andover; Anoka
*Process: *Large AUAR
*Step: *Revised AUAR
*End of objection period (for state agencies and Met Council only): *May 19, 2026

*Project description: *The AUAR study area includes 30 parcels that comprise approximately 808.2 acres in Andover, Anoka County, Minnesota. The study area is undeveloped and has historically been in agricultural use including vegetable fields and sod farming. Artemis Development Company is proposing to phase development of the study area to convert the existing farmland into a master planned residential and commercial development over the next decade. Scenario 1 proposes uses that are consistent with the Andover 2040 Comprehensive Plan which guides the entire study area for one residential unit per 10 acres for a total of approximately 80 residential units. Scenario 2 generally reflects the developer's concept plan that includes a mix of residential uses and approximately 30 acres of commercial land to be served by municipal services.
Fields of Andover AUAR project link provided by RGU [ [link removed] ]

*Location of public documents:* City of Andover - City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, MN 55304

*Responsible governmental unit and contact: *City of Andover, Joe Janish <[email protected]>, 763-767-5140

 

General notices

Notices published in this section may be required under Minnesota Statute or Rule.

 

DNR proposes to update the Public Waters Inventory for Brown County

*Notice description: *The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comments on its proposal to update the Public Waters Inventory (PWI) for Brown County. In 2024, the Minnesota Legislature enacted Minn. Stat. § 103G.201 (f) which directed the DNR to update the state's PWI. The DNR has prepared a map and list of preliminary corrections which will update the PWI for Brown County. The map and list of preliminary corrections can be viewed on the PWI Update project webpage [ [link removed] ]. The DNR will provide a 60-day public comment period and host a public meeting in the county to obtain feedback on the preliminary corrections.

*Public meeting date, time, location: *May 27, 2026, 6:00 p.m., New Ulm Public Library,
17 North Broadway, New Ulm, MN 56073
*Public meeting additional details:* The public meeting will be held at 6pm on May 27, 2026, at New Ulm Public Library, 17 North Broadway, New Ulm, MN, 56073. The DNR will accept written comments on the preliminary corrections from May 12, 2026, until 4:30 p.m. July 13, 2026. Comments may be submitted online via the public comment tool on the PWI Update project webpage (mndnr.gov/pwi-update). Written comments may be submitted to Public Waters Inventory Update, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155-4025, or [email protected]. Comments cannot be submitted by phone. General questions about the project may be asked by email, postal mail or by calling 651-259-5416. Any information submitted will be part of the public record. Individual comments will not receive a reply. The DNR will review feedback received during the comment period and make necessary modifications to the preliminary map. A revised map, now a provisional final map, will be submitted to the county and made available on the DNR's project webpage. Sign up for email updates on the project webpage to receive information as the project progresses.

*Link to additional information: *Brown County additional information [ [link removed] ]

*Contact: *Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Kelly LeClair <[email protected]>, 651-259-5317

 

DNR proposes to update the Public Waters Inventory for Chisago County

*Notice description: *The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comments on its proposal to update the Public Waters Inventory (PWI) for Chisago County. In 2024, the Minnesota Legislature enacted Minn. Stat. § 103G.201 (f) which directed the DNR to update the state's PWI. The DNR has prepared a map and list of preliminary corrections which will update the PWI for Chisago County. The map and list of preliminary corrections can be viewed on the PWI Update project webpage [ [link removed] ]. The DNR will provide a 60-day public comment period and host a public meeting in the county to obtain feedback on the preliminary corrections.

*Public meeting date, time, location: *June 2, 2026, 6:00 p.m., Chisago County Government Center, 313 North Main Street, Center City, MN, 55012
*Public meeting additional details:* The public meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. June 2, 2026, at Chisago County Government Center 313 North Main Street Center City, MN 55012. The DNR will accept written comments on the preliminary corrections from May 18, 2026, until 4:30 p.m. July 17, 2026. Comments may be submitted online via the public comment tool on the PWI Update project webpage (mndnr.gov/pwi-update). Written comments may be submitted to Public Waters Inventory Update, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155-4025, or [email protected]. Comments cannot be submitted by phone. General questions about the project may be asked by email, postal mail or by calling 651-259-5416. Any information submitted will be part of the public record. Individual comments will not receive a reply. The DNR will review feedback received during the comment period and make necessary modifications to the preliminary map. A revised map, now a provisional final map, will be submitted to the county and made available on the DNR's project webpage. Sign up for email updates on the project webpage to receive information as the project progresses.

*Link to additional information: *Chisago County additional information [ [link removed] ]

*Contact: *Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Kelly LeClair <[email protected]>, 651-259-5317

[ [link removed] ]

 

DNR proposes to update the Public Waters Inventory for Crow Wing County

*Notice description: *The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comments on its proposal to update the Public Waters Inventory (PWI) for Crow Wing County. In 2024, the Minnesota Legislature enacted Minn. Stat. § 103G.201 (f) which directed the DNR to update the state's PWI. The DNR has prepared a map and list of preliminary corrections which will update the PWI for Crow Wing County. The map and list of preliminary corrections can be viewed on the PWI Update project webpage [ [link removed] ]. The DNR will provide a 60-day public comment period and host a public meeting in the county to obtain feedback on the preliminary corrections.

*Public meeting date, time, location: *May 28, 2026, 6:00 p.m., Crow Wing Land Services, 322 Laurel Street, Brainerd, MN 56401
*Public meeting additional details:* The public meeting will be held at 6:00 pm on May 28, 2026, at Crow Wing Land Services, 322 Laurel Street, Brainerd, MN 56401. The DNR will accept written comments on the preliminary corrections from May 13, 2026, until 4:30 p.m. July 13, 2026. Comments may be submitted online via the public comment tool on the PWI Update project webpage (mndnr.gov/pwi-update). Written comments may be submitted to Public Waters Inventory Update, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155-4025, or [email protected]. Comments cannot be submitted by phone. General questions about the project may be asked by email, postal mail or by calling 651-259-5416. Any information submitted will be part of the public record. Individual comments will not receive a reply. The DNR will review feedback received during the comment period and make necessary modifications to the preliminary map. A revised map, now a provisional final map, will be submitted to the county and made available on the DNR's project webpage. Sign up for email updates on the project webpage to receive information as the project progresses.

*Link to additional information: *Crow Wing County additional information [ [link removed] ]

*Contact: *Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Kelly LeClair <[email protected]>, 651-259-5317

 

DNR proposes to update the Public Waters Inventory for Douglas County

*Notice description: *The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comments on its proposal to update the Public Waters Inventory (PWI) for Douglas County. In 2024, the Minnesota Legislature enacted Minn. Stat. § 103G.201 (f) which directed the DNR to update the state's PWI. The DNR has prepared a map and list of preliminary corrections which will update the PWI for Douglas County. The map and list of preliminary corrections can be viewed on the PWI Update project webpage [ [link removed] ]. The DNR will provide a 60-day public comment period and host a public meeting in the county to obtain feedback on the preliminary corrections.

*Public meeting date, time, location: *June 3, 2026, 6:00 p.m., Douglas County Public Works Building, 526 Willow Drive, Alexandria, MN, 56308
*Public meeting additional details:* The public meeting will be held at 6:00p.m. June 3, 2026, at Douglas County Public Works Building, 526 Willow Drive, Alexandria, MN,56308. The DNR will accept written comments on the preliminary corrections from May 19, 2026, until 4:30 p.m. July 18, 2026. Comments may be submitted online via the public comment tool on the PWI Update project webpage (mndnr.gov/pwi-update). Written comments may be submitted to Public Waters Inventory Update, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155-4025, or [email protected]. Comments cannot be submitted by phone. General questions about the project may be asked by email, postal mail or by calling 651-259-5416. Any information submitted will be part of the public record. Individual comments will not receive a reply. The DNR will review feedback received during the comment period and make necessary modifications to the preliminary map. A revised map, now a provisional final map, will be submitted to the county and made available on the DNR's project webpage. Sign up for email updates on the project webpage to receive information as the project progresses.

*Link to additional information: *Douglas County additional information [ [link removed] ]

*Contact: *Department of Natural Resources, Kelly LeClair <[email protected]>, 651-259-5317

[ [link removed] ]
 

Notice of Final Permit Decision - Mankato-Mississippi 345 kV Transmission Line project

Notice description: Mankato-Mississippi 345 kV Transmission Line Project in Southeast Minnesota. On April 14, 2026, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission issued two permits in the following dockets: E-002/CN-22-532 and E-002/TL-23-157, In the Matter of the Application of Xcel Energy for a Certificate of Need and Route Permit for the Mankato-Mississippi 345 kV Transmission Line Project in Blue Earth, Le Sueur, Rice, Goodhue, Olmsted, and Wabasha counties. Northern States Power Co., d/b/a Xcel Energy (Xcel Energy) applied to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (Commission) for a certificate of need and route permit to construct the Mankato to Mississippi River 345-kilovolt (kV) Transmission Line (MMRT Project), a new approximately 130-mile 345 kV transmission line between the Wilmarth Substation in Mankato, Minnesota and the Mississippi River near Kellogg, MN and a new, approximately 20-mile 161 kV transmission line north of Rochester, Minnesota.

*Link to additional information: *Mankato-Mississippi additional information [ [link removed] ]

**Contact: **Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, Cezar Panait <[email protected]>, 651-201-2207

 

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 [ [link removed] ]. Call the Minnesota Duty Officer at 651‐649‐5451 or 800‐422‐0798 to report fish kills.

*Date*



*Location*



*County*



*Waterbody*



*Species*



*Count*



4/22/2026



Onamia



Mille Lacs



Rum River



Northern pike, Suckers



500



4/22/2026



St. Paul



Ramsey



Phalen Lake



Crappie, N/A



100



 

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