Climate change is causing longer stretches of hotter, drier weather, making forests more conducive to burning. Wildfires are stark reminders of both the need for climate action and the importance of clean air. But in recent months, we’ve seen federal rollbacks that ease restrictions on polluters, which will likely result in worse air quality. Learn about how Minnesota is responding.
Last week, Conservation Minnesota attended Farmfest in Southern Minnesota, where we connected with farmers, families, and community members who care deeply about our state’s land and water. Farmfest is a three-day fair that brings together people from across the region to showcase the latest in farming equipment, technology and services, and talk about the future of agriculture and rural communities.
We closed out another successful year of Conservation Crew across Minnesota, with more than 500 students finding new and creative ways to protect the Great Outdoors. Now, for the first time ever, some Conservation Crews are extending into the summer season. Looking ahead to the 2025–26 school year, we are excited to announce we will have a new record of more than 50 Conservation Crews across the state.
Conservation Minnesota partners with GreenStep Cities & Tribal Nations to bring together volunteers from across the state who serve on city environment, sustainability, natural resource, and parks & recreation advisory commissions. This spring, we toured Seidl’s Lake Park in Inver Grove Heights to learn more about the restoration work and unique partnerships that have turned the park into something special.
