September 26, 2018

DNR - DNR receives revised application from PolyMet for a permit to take endangered and threatened species

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has received a revised application from PolyMet for a Permit to Take Endangered or Threatened Species.

Barr Engineering and their subcontractor Salix Environmental recently conducted rare plant surveys to inform PolyMet’s revised application for a Permit to Take Endangered or Threatened Species. The surveys focused on floating marsh marigold (Caltha natans), as well as several species of moonwort (Botrychium). In advance of this field work, DNR reviewed and approved a plant survey work plan. The surveys were completed on June 20, and DNR has approved the final survey report.

The DNR is currently reviewing PolyMet’s revised application for a permit to take floating marsh marigold (Caltha natans), upswept moonwort (Botrychium ascendens), and spatulate moonwort (Botrychium spathulatum).

For the latest information on the PolyMet NorthMet project go to the DNR PolyMet Permitting Page.