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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!

The role of our Community Stewards is to build relationships within the community, facilitate service projects, promote learning, and spark conversations about their area's most important conservation issues. Our Saint Cloud Stewards share highlights from the fall season.

Our Bemidji Community Steward, Ashley, shares highlights from past and future events in the area.

In the Land of 10,000 Lakes, one would think that every Minnesotan would have access to clean water for drinking and recreation—but that's not always the case. We’re setting goals and working to deliver the future every Minnesotan deserves. We hope you’ll join us in advancing this work to guarantee clean water for everyone who calls our state home.

In our first conservation newsletter specific to Rochester, learn about some of the events that are making a difference in the area!

Enjoy this selection of books from Conservation Minnesota’s book club! Staff take turns choosing books that are relevant to our work, foster thoughtful discussion, and help us broaden our perspectives on climate change, environmental justice, and how we relate to the natural world and each other.