Call to Order
Oversight of State Actions to Regulate Environmental and Health Impacts of Nitrogen, Nitrates, and Nitrous Oxide
The following individuals testified on Oversight of State Actions to Regulate Environmental and Health Impacts of Nitrogen, Nitrates, and Nitrous Oxide:
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Peter Wagenius, Legislative Director, Sierra Club North Star Chapter
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Dr. Aleta Borrud, retired physician, Rochester, MN
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Martin Larsen, fifth-generation farmer, Byron, MN
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Paul Wotzka, Hydrologist, President, MN Well Owners Association, Wabasha County (REMOTE)
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Tom Johnson, Director of Government Relations and External Affairs, MN Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
Oversight of Management of Wildlife Management Areas
The following individuals testified on Oversight of Management of Wildlife Management Areas:
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Steve Morse, Executive Director, Minnesota Environmental Partnership
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Tim Quincer, former DNR Forest Wildlife Coordinator (retired) Baxter, MN
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Gretchen Mehmel, former DNR Red Lake WMA Manager (retired) Baudette, MN
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Dr. Kelly Straka, Director of Fish and Wildlife, MN DNR
Oversight of Regulatory Actions on Waste Incineration and Resulting Air Pollution
The following individuals testified on Oversight of Regulatory Actions on Waste Incineration and Resulting Air Pollution:
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Nazir Khan, Executive Director, Minnesota Environmental Justice Table
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Mike Ewall, Energy Justice (Testifying Remotely)
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Dr. Joanne Hill - 30 years as a registered nurse, public health nurse, and Nurse Anesthetist
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Karen Clark, former State Representative
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Tom Johnson, Director of Government Relations and External Affairs, MN Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)