Environmental Quality Board

Jan 28, 2015

In frac sand debate, both sides remain dug in

The issue, which came to dominate portions of the 2013 legislative session, has resurfaced in a more subdued manner this year, and it remains to be seen if any substantive legislation might come up for consideration.

Aug 13, 2014

Back to school: Ellen Anderson finds a new home at U of M’s Energy Transition Lab

During her time in the Legislature, Anderson was known as an expert in renewable energy and authored seven major successful bills on the topic.

Mar 21, 2014

Board may OK sand mining ‘toolkit’ for local governments

A document to help local governments regulate silica sand mining was scheduled for a possible vote by the Environmental Quality Board late Wednesday.

Oct 23, 2013

Frac sand model ordinance draws fire

The implementation of legislation to regulate frac sand mining in southeastern Minnesota has followed a rocky path this fall. During the 2013 legislative session, lawmakers charged the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board (EQB) with devising a model ordinance for local governments to use as a template for processing applications from companies to extract silica sand.

Aug 15, 2012

Sand-mining boom on legislative agenda

While excavating sand is nothing new in Minnesota, the rush to excavate large quantities to ship to the Dakotas has quickly unearthed a prominent issue for state legislators and regulators.