FAQ's about Ethanol

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is an EAW, or EIS?
These are a review process supervised by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Click here for more information...

If an ethanol plant were built in/near Eyota, what would the effects be on our groundwater?
"...a well interference claim was made during the pump test (see attached). The affected well was a half-mile outside the study in the Whitewater Watershed. MinnErgy quietly resolved the draw down that left Koehler's pump dry." Read More

Who owns MinnErgy, and who are the investors in the Eyota Ethanol Plant?
Click Here You'll see a list of "governors and officers" of MinnErgy initially, and you can scroll down to see the list of investors to date.

Mission Statement:

The mission of Olmsted County Concerned Citizens is to protect, conserve and promote the wise use of our natural resources. By working to achieve those goals we can
insure a better quality of life and a clean healthy environment for future generations.