Pete Stauber on Environment

	Pete Stauber on Environment

Supports EPA agreement on St. Louis River contamination

Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, and Stauber, announced the Environmental Protection Agency signed a $4.5 million agreement to remediate contaminated sediment in the St. Louis River Area of Concern on Lake Superior. "Lake Superior is also a vital component of our tourism and shipping industries," Stauber stated. "By investing in the health and vitality of the St. Louis River, we are preserving this national treasure for future generations to enjoy." Source: Brainerd Dispatch on 2020 MN-8 House race , Apr 1, 2020

Supports EPA rule change on navigable waterways

A new federal rule appears to provide relief to farmers and rural communities that felt unfairly restricted by environmental protections. "The (previous) rule expanded the definition of 'navigable waterways' to include everything from rivers to ditches and ponds on private land," Stauber said. "This move threatened the livelihoods of thousands of Minnesota's farmers, miners, manufacturers and small business owners who rely on access to this water and land. Source: Brainerd Dispatch on 2018 Congressional MN-8 election , Jan 30, 2020

Can be a balance between mining & protecting the environment

Stauber supports Polymet's plans to mine near the boundary waters and is adamant that there can be a balance between supporting mining and protecting the environment. Stauber says technology used to prevent pollution will ensure the project is safe. He has been critical of moves that stall the project's approval process. Source: MPR Minnesota voter guide: 2018 Congressional MN-8 election , Oct 10, 2018

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