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Over the past month Conservation Minnesota has partnered with four environmental education groups throughout Minnesota to collect and recycle more than 65,000 beverage containers. We coordinated these Recycling Refund Drives to demonstrate the benefits of a deposit/refund program here in … Continue reading
As the political rhetoric seems to become more intensely divisive as the session winds to a close and campaign season begins, if either side is looking for an example of political wisdom that crosses all party lines, they need look … Continue reading
In 2006 Conservation Minnesota helped pass a bill banning the landfilling of cathode-ray-tubes, such as televisions and computer monitors. Six years later, businesses such as Materials Processing Corp. are providing jobs and recycling options for Minnesotans. Continue reading
Darby Nelson taught biology and environmental science at Anoka-Ramsey Community College for 35 years and served three terms as a Minnesota state legislator. He has now written For Love of Lakes, which has recently been nominated for a Minnesota Book Award. Darby and his wide Geri have decided to donate all of the proceeds from the sale of the book to Conservation Minnesota. Continue reading
Conservation Minnesota played a lead role in passing the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment approved by voters in 2008. Now we have taken on the challenge of making sure the money is spent wisely and the public is kept informed. We’re helping protect the funds from being diverted for inappropriate projects like a new Vikings stadium and creating partnerships to celebrate the Legacy. Continue reading
This week on the Line Molly Pederson, Government Affairs Director UFF DA! Did you know that Minnesota has a definition of “food” in statute? It does! Did you know that it got amended in both the House and Senate Game … Continue reading
Over the past couple of months, we have heard from more than 5000 Minnesotans about their most important conservation concerns. It’s a remarkable response, and one that we truly appreciate. Our work is guided by your priorities, and our goal … Continue reading
Oh, First Deadline Week, we’ll be glad when you’re a distant memory. This week’s Line is a two-part series. Today….bills that are DEFINITELY up this week. Tomorrow, we’ll send along additional bills that are added to the calendar, and brief you on the fun that might still come. Continue reading
This week on the Line Molly Pederson, Government Affairs Director You Betcha, Gary! Conservation Minnesota’s staff and board of directors extend our condolences for the loss of your dear friend and colleague, Sen. Gary Kubly. Gary will be remembered by … Continue reading
Frank Moe and his dog sled team will be traveling from Grand Marais to St. Paul. His goal is to let Minnesotans and their leaders know how sulfide mining pollution would change Minnesota forever. Continue reading
Minnesotans pride ourselves on the high standards we set for the quality of our water, air and land. But a new law being pushed by corporate interests severely limits your right to decide if proposed developments are a good fit … Continue reading
This week on the Line Molly Pederson, Government Affairs Director We start this week with BREAKING NEWS about last week’s “Worst. Bill. EVER” that repealed every single DNR, PCA, BWSR, EQB and Dept. of Ag rule. After insisting all week … Continue reading
At first glance SF1922/HF2169 looks like it’s just adding some additional rule reporting requirements for agencies. But if you read all the way to the end the bill requires Governor Dayton and the Legislature to take an exhaustive look at the thousands of rules currently guiding the DNR, PCA, EQB, BWSR, and the Department of Ag. …and then it goes ahead and repeals them all effective August 1, 2013. Continue reading
Things that make you go hmmm…
This week’s head-scratcher comes in the form of SF1567/HF2095, Environmental permits efficiency and environmental review requirements modified. Apparently, last session’s kumbaya around this issue is just a distant memory and we’re back for Round Two. Continue reading
This week on the Line Molly Pederson, Government Affairs Director You’re back, and so is the Line! Just in case you didn’t catch us last year, the Line is a light, 100% Minnesotan look at all things environment at the … Continue reading
The environment didn’t fare well overall in the 2012 legislative session. While some anti-environment bills were modified and weakened to limit their impact on long-established environmental law, it was clear that there was a full-frontal assault on many state agency regulations, rules … Continue reading
Music, Outdoors, Cultural events from the August, 2011 Rochester Legacy Weekend in Rochester, Minnesota Continue reading
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May 17th, 2012 6:00 PM
