Fillmore County requires Environmental Assessment Worksheet for Bruening Rock quarry

Mar 10, 2026

The Board voted unanimously to require a discretionary Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for the Bruening Rock Products Quarry under Minnesota Administrative Rules 4410.1700 Subp. 7 A, citing concerns about type, extent and reversibility of environmental effects.

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Land Use Director Blake Lea told commissioners a qualifying petition had been received by the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board and reviewed the County's next steps. On motion by Bakke and seconded by Prestby, the Board unanimously approved requiring a discretionary Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for the Bruening Rock Products Quarry under Minnesota Administrative Rules 4410.1700 Subp. 7 A (type, extent and reversibility of environmental effects).

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