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.
Hidden Acres Commercial Dog Boarding Facility
Location: Monticello, Wright County
Process: Petition
Step: Responsible governmental unit assigned
Responsible governmental unit and contact: Wright County, Barry Rhineberger,
763-682-7338
Location (city/township; county): White Bear Township; Ramsey
Process: EAW
Step: EAW available
Joint federal and state review: Yes
End of comment period: November 19, 2026
Project description: The Great Northern industrial development is proposed on 40 acres southwest of Otter Lake, west of Interstate 35E and east of Centerville Road (CR 59) within White Bear Township, Minnesota. The site is located 0.66 miles south of Ash Street (County Road (CR) J/81), directly west of Interstate 35E, directly east of Centerville Road (CR 59), and 0.10 miles north of Anderson Lane in White Bear Township, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Otter Lake is 0.40 miles to the northeast and Wilkinson Lake is 0.15 miles west of the site. Based on the current concept plan, three buildings are proposed totaling 380,000 square feet of industrial space. The project will include three distribution warehouses with associated office space, employee parking areas, semi-truck delivery/loading/parking areas, installation of utilities, potential outdoor storage, and stormwater treatment features. Construction is anticipated to begin in spring/early 2027.
Great Northern project link provided by RGU
Location of public documents: White Bear Township Administrative Offices,
1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, MN 55110
First public meeting date, time, location: November 16, 2026, 7:00 p.m., Town Board Meeting at Heritage Hall, 4200 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township, MN 55110
First public meeting additional details: Public meeting within 30 day comment period before Notice of Decision meeting.
Second public meeting date, time, location: December 7, 2026, 7:00 p.m., Town Board Meeting at Heritage Hall, 4200 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township, MN 55110
Second public meeting additional details: Public meeting for Notice of Decision.
Responsible governmental unit and contact: White Bear Township,
Patrick Christopherson, 651-747-2768
Location (city/township; county): Perch Lake Township; Carlton
Process: EAW
Step: EIS need decision
Responsible governmental unit decision: Negative (no EIS ordered)
Responsible governmental unit record of decision date: October 8, 2026
Project description: The Minnesota Land Trust, in partnership with the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, proposes to re-establish water levels favorable for Manoomin (wild rice) productivity at Cedar Lake, a designated wild rice lake on the Fond du Lac Reservation. The project would restore historic lake levels by removing downstream beaver dams and associated materials. It also includes installation of a restricted-access boat ramp to enable long-term lake management.
Cedar Lake Manoomin Restoration EAW project link provided by RGU
Location of public documents: Duluth Public Library, 520 West Superior St., Duluth,
MN 55802
Responsible governmental unit and contact: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Kathy Metzker, 651-259-5694
Location (city/township; county): Hermantown; Saint Louis
Process: Large AUAR
Step: AUAR adoption
Responsible governmental unit decision: Adequate
Responsible governmental unit record of decision date: October 5, 2026
Project description: This AUAR study area encompasses an area totaling approximately 278 acres on 26 parcels in the City of Hermantown, St. Louis County, Minnesota. The study area is bounded to the north by Morris Thomas Road, to the east by Midway Road, and to the west by Solway Road. The southern boundary of the study area extends parallel to Saint Louis River Road, approximately 0.25 miles to the north. One development scenario is proposed to be evaluated in the AUAR. The development scenario includes multiple buildings totaling 1.8 million square feet of proposed light industrial development.
Updated Hermantown Industrial AUAR project link provided by RGU
Location of public documents: City of Hermantown, 5105 Maple Grove Road, Hermantown, MN 55811
Responsible governmental unit and contact: City of Hermantown, Eric Johnson,
218-729-3600
Location (city/township; county): Burnsville; Dakota
Process: AUAR update
Step: Revised AUAR
End of objection period (for state agencies and Met Council only): November 3, 2026
Project description: The Burnsville Center Village Area Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) area is approximately 426 acres, located south of County Road 42 (CR 42) between County Road 5 (CR 5) and Interstate 35W. In 2019, the City completed the Center Village Redevelopment Vision, a study to identify redevelopment opportunities and create a plan for the Burnsville Center Village Area. Upon completion of this plan, the City prepared the Burnsville Center Village AUAR to understand the environmental implications of future redevelopment of the Burnsville Center area. Pursuant to Minnesota Rules, part 4410.3610, subpart 7, an AUAR and plan for mitigation must be revised every five years until all development in the AUAR area has received final approval. Since the AUAR area has not yet been fully developed, the purpose of this document is to update the AUAR pursuant to Minnesota Rules (2026 Update).
Burnsville Center Village Area AUAR Update project link provided by RGU
Location of public documents: City Hall, 100 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville, MN 55337
Responsible governmental unit and contact: City of Burnsville, Mike Mrosla,
952-895-4453
General notices
Notices published in this section may be required under Minnesota Statute or Rule.
MAC Assessment of Environmental Effects 2027-2033 Preliminary Capital Improvement Program
Notice description: Minnesota Statutes, Section 473.614 requires the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) to prepare an Assessment of Environmental Effects (AOEE) for projects in the MAC seven-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 2027-2033. An EAW, EA or EIS has been completed and a public hearing held for each MSP and reliever airport project in the CIP year 2027 that meet the criteria in Section 473.614. A copy of the AOEE may be downloaded on or after October 20, 2026, at MAC's publications & financials webpage. A copy of the AOEE may be obtained by contacting Jenn Felger, MAC, 6040 28th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55450; 612-726-8189.
Comments concerning the AOEE may be given at the November 2, 2026 public hearing (see below); in writing to Jenn Felger; or via email to jenn.felger@mspmac.org.
Comments on the AOEE must be received by 4:00 p.m. on November 20, 2026.
Public meeting date, time, location: November 2, 2026, 10:30 a.m., Minneapolis St. Paul international Airport, Terminal 1, Mezzanine Level, Room 3048A, 4300 Glumack Drive - Terminal 1, St. Paul, MN 55111
Public meeting virtual link: Join online meeting
Public meeting additional details: For information on location, security, and parking information needed to attend a MAC Committee/Commission meeting see MAC's Commission meetings webpage.
Link to additional information: MAC Assessment of Environmental Effects 2027-2033 Preliminary Capital Improvement Program additional information
Contact: Metropolitan Airports Commission, Bridget Rief, 612-725-8371
Opportunity for Public Comment on West Central Regional Landscape Plan
Notice description: The Minnesota Forest Resources Council (MFRC) invites the public to review and comment on an update of the West Central Regional Landscape Plan for sustainable forest resource management. The MFRC West Central Region covers Otter Tail, Douglas, Pope, Wadena, Todd, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Stearns, Todd, and the western half of Morrison counties. MFRC regional landscape plans provide a framework for collaboration on forestry and natural resource management with consideration of the economic, social, and ecological conditions and serve as a voluntary guide for all land managers, natural resource practitioners, and community members to collaborate on shared goals. The plan was collaboratively drafted through a series of public meetings inviting key representatives to discuss regional trends, share perspectives, and identified common goals. The MFRC invites you to be part of this process! Comments or questions are welcome until November 19th.
Public meeting date, time, location: November 3, 2026, 10:00 a.m., Online meeting
Public meeting virtual link: Join online meeting
Public meeting additional details: The webinar will provide an overview of the plan and answer questions. Individuals with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Jaime Thibodeaux at the email or phone number below by Nov 5th. Calls from Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) users are welcome.
Link to additional information: West Central Regional Landscape Plan additional information
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 EQB.Monitor@state.mn.us.
For more information on environmental review, please visit the EQB website or contact us at env.review@state.mn.us.
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