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For the past three years, Conservation Minnesota hosted AmeriCorps members—we call them our Community Stewards—throughout the state. Their work has had a powerful and far-reaching impact. Unfortunately, due to changes in federal priorities, this program will end in July.

Each year, Conservation Minnesota presents local governments with the Blazing Star Award, which celebrates Minnesota communities that have led projects that feature innovation, create a sense of belonging, leverage unique partnerships, and have deep beneficial environmental impacts. Learn about the 2025 winners!

Minnesota is uniquely poised to leverage its legacy of innovation in business, research, and agriculture by delivering clean air, clean water, and world-leading climate solutions—all while building exciting new Minnesota industries that create jobs in communities throughout our state. Read about a few examples of how this transformation is beginning to take place.

Earth Day has come and gone, but Conservation Crew chapters across the state are still leading projects to protect the environment. From reducing waste in their schools to restoring native habitats and raising awareness in their communities, these young changemakers are showing what it means to take action for our environment. Learn more about what they've been up to!

Are you passionate about protecting Minnesota’s Great Outdoors? Conservation Minnesota is looking for new members to join our Board of Directors. Applications will be accepted until May 12th, 2025.

Changes are currently being proposed at the state legislature that would weaken the 100% Clean Energy Standard. The Standard—that would lead to less pollution and more good-paying clean energy jobs and lower energy costs—was passed in 2023. Contact your legislators now to uphold the 100% Clean Energy Standard.

As the days grow longer and the flowers begin to bloom, we'll be spending time outside to garden, pick up trash and enjoy outdoor recreation. Learn about exciting events and memorable moments from winter in Rochester, and preview our plans for spring. We hope you'll get involved!

Conservation Minnesota has worked for many years to remove toxic PFAS chemicals from our products and the environment. In 2023, we helped pass Amara’s Law, which prohibits non-essential uses of PFAS. A bill was introduced at the state legislature to exempt a list of commercial and industrial projects from Amara’s Law, which would continue to expose Minnesotans to dangerous PFAS chemicals unnecessarily. We submitted the letter below in opposition to the repeal bill and will continue to advocate for the strictest enforcement and protections for Amara’s Laws.

The Blazing Star Award celebrates the environmental and conservation actions of local governments across Minnesota. Is your local government doing something worthy of Blazing Star Award recognition? We are now accepting applications!

Learn about recent community events with our Stewards in Duluth and what's coming up next!