We were asked recently if “we felt confident things would be different with Water Gremlin moving forward, based on a pending new permit and based on new leadership?” Our answer was “No”. First, a recap. In March of 2019, the…
Water Gremlin - please care about our community and the impact you have on it. The April 2021 Stipulation Agreement outlines 23 violations that are serious. Most are not simple administrative mistakes. They are harmful violations that common-sense (and care)…
With the release of the OLA (Office of Legislative Auditor) Report on February 11th, we have learned troubling information about Hazardous Waste violations tied to Water Gremlin’s operation. We knew of the violations. We’ve known a long time. The new,…
Read More Water Gremlin’s Hazardous Waste Violation(s) should warrant a quicker response.
Conclusion: The community member was told to worry more about bonfires and car pollution. Community members were recently asked if we supported Rep Fue Lee's proposed legislation - MN House 508. The bill would require companies with non expiring permits…
I have always felt that our community’s exposure to harmful chemicals because of violations on behalf of Water Gremlin was part of some bigger picture—that it should be the fuel that fires significant change. My hope is that this OLA…
January 31, 2021 Senator Roger ChamberlainE-12 Chair Dear Senator Chamberlain: On behalf of the White Bear area Neighborhood Concerned Citizens’ Group, NCCG, I’m writing to express our support of SF 67. Among many lessons learned throughout the Water Gremlin debacle…
Read More SF 67 – Notification of Students & Staff of Environmental Hazards
January 28, 2021 Dear Commissioner Bishop, Today (1/28/2021) marks the two-year anniversary of the first MPCA-hosted community meeting regarding Water Gremlin. During that first meeting, our community began to understand the extreme and profound pollution we were exposed to over…
Read More Our Letter to the MPCA – Finish the Major Permit by May 15, 2021
As we look into the new year, the actions we remain focused on are are centered around three key areas. understanding what happened to us,ensuring we are protected for the future anddemanding accountability and change. If you're reading about this…
On May 16, 2020, Minnesota became the first state to ban the use of TCE. The process for phasing out the use of TCE is well underway. The MPCA assigned a project coordinator who has been with the agency for…
Water Gremlin has summited a request for a minor permit to allow the addition of a UV process to their operation. It is important that the community pays attention to what is being approved as this permit will be 'rolled…
Read More COMMUNITY TAKE NOTE :A minor permit for Water Gremlin is open for public comment.
White Bear Area Neighborhood Concerned Citizens Group 