Farmington Feed: EAB Update and More E75

This City of Farmington, MN meeting held on March 6, 2026, provided an update on the city's efforts to manage the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) infestation affecting thousands of ash trees in public spaces. The city has aggressively removed over 2,300 ash trees since 2023, with fewer than 1,000 remaining, and has ceased treatment of ash trees, focusing instead on removal and replacement. The city received a $500,000 grant from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to cover removal and replanting efforts, with 215 of 331 replacement trees already planted and the remainder scheduled for completion by June 2026. The city also discussed ongoing natural resource projects including buckthorn removal and native plant restoration to improve stormwater management and local ecosystems. Residents were encouraged to report problematic trees via the Farmington Fix portal and to participate in tree planting events such as Arbor Day. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were detailed, but the city referenced contracting tree removal services and collaboration with public works and park staff for these projects.