On March 9, 2015 a bill (HF 1534/SF1537) was introduced to the Minnesota Legislature regarding riparian buffers in Minnesota. The proposal is intended to result in greater protection of our waters from polluted runoff and increase wildlife habitat. There are many questions about the proposal as well as ideas on how it could be modified.... Read more »
Americans love clean water. We use it for drinking, recreating, and doing business. Acknowledging our reliance on clean water, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) created the Clean Water Act in 1972 to control pollutants entering our water. Since that time, several Supreme Court cases have muddied the waters making it harder for the EPA... Read more »
Please join a community forum on how Minnesota can continue on its clean energy path, cutting dangerous carbon pollution and improving human health. You’ll hear from local leaders about the Clean Power Plan. Speakers will include:State Senator Bev ScalzeDr. Ken Peterson, Director of Environmental Studies, Bethel UniversityDr. Dale Gentry, Associate Professor of Biology, University of... Read more »
The Will Steger Foundation invites you to join your neighbors in attending a public convening on the local impacts of climate change and innovative community solutions. Part of a statewide series, this event will be held in Bemidji on the evening of April 14th, and offers the opportunity to hear from experts, community leaders, and... Read more »
We are very excited to announce that the League of Women Voters Bloomington and the Bloomington Sustainability Coalition will host an overview of Minnesota’s New Solar Energy Landscape on Tuesday, April 14, 6:00 p.m., at Penn Lake Library, 8800 Penn Ave S. The featured speaker will be Bill Grant, deputy commissioner of Energy and Telecommunications for... Read more »
The Will Steger Foundation invites you to join your neighbors in attending a public convening on the local impacts of climate change and innovative community solutions. Part of a statewide series, this event will be held in Crookston on the evening of Wednesday April 15th, and offers the opportunity to hear from experts, community leaders,... Read more »
Event Details: Date: Thursday, April 16th, 2015 Time: 5:30-7:30 PM Location: The Home of Rick Duncan & Beth Goodpaster 310 West Minnehaha Parkway Minneapolis, MN 55419 Event Description: Join us for a fun evening with your friends and learn... Read more »
Last year, the Women's Environmental Institute became the MN host of the Women, Food, and Agriculture Network and as such we are excited to bring MN women farmers together! This will be our third on-farm potluck event (past locations included our WEI Farm & the 10th St Farm and Market in Afton, MN). This is primarily... Read more »
Support Women’s Environmental Institute’s (WEI) work on food, farm and environmental justice. Featuring: Anthony Pahnke Regional Coordinator, Brazil's Landless Workers Movement Movimento dos Trabalhadores Rurais Sem Terra (MST) & Board Member, Family Farm Defenders Anthony is working with WEI and Centro Campesino to bring 3 Brazilian farmers to visit Minnesota. MST is a mass social... Read more »
Tues, Apr 7th & 21st - Food for Thought: Film and Discussion Series Join leaders and community members in the local food movement for an exciting exploration of the food revolution taking place here in the Twin Cities! All evenings will feature a fresh, delicious soup prepared by local youth, a short film and an... Read more »
Local old-time musicians will be playing from 12:30-1:00 to welcome people to the Upper Mall, speakers follow from 1:00-2:30, and a poster/letter presentation and group photo will start at 2:30. Selected posters will be on display in the North Corridor of the Capitol following the rally. Local old-time musicians will be playing from 12:30-1:00 to... Read more »
Escape to the countryside and help us plant over 40 apple trees in our organic apple orchard. Starting at 9am, we're planting several varieties of apples including Freedom, Haralred, Honeycrisp, Snowsweet, Sweet 16, and Zestar. Lunch and Supper (including adult beverages) provided along with an evening bonfire. RSVP at wei@w-e-i.org.
Help clean up South Creek! This creek feeds the Vermillion River, a cold prairie river flowing through the heart of Dakota County and an important tributary of the Mississippi River. Volunteers will meet at Cross of Christ Community Church, a long-time partner for this annual Earth Day cleanup. Lots and fields surrounding the church lead right... Read more »
Design Thinking Hands On: Developing Energy Saving Practices for Office Employees LHB Offices-Minneapolis Sat April 25, 2015 9 am- 2 pm This event will engage participants in design thinking to develop real world solutions to energy efficiency in the workplace. Specifically, participants will develop strategies that empower office workers to reduce the electric use... Read more »
Earth Day in the City: Minneapolis River Gorge Cleanup Saturday, April 25, 2015 — 9:30 am-noon E. 36th St. & E. 44th St. at W. River Pkwy, Mississippi River Gorge, Minneapolis Helping to clean up the oak savanna and maple basswood restoration sites is a Gorge Stewards Earth Day tradition. Join us! Photos: Jeremy Aaron... Read more »
Since early 2010, the Freshwater Society and the University of Minnesota College of Biological Sciences have co-sponsored a stimulating lecture series on water and the environment. The lectures, known as the Moos Family Speaker Series on Water Resources, honor the late Malcolm Moos, president of the university from 1967 to 1974. Each lecture pairs a nationally... Read more »
Since early 2010, the Freshwater Society and the University of Minnesota College of Biological Sciences have co-sponsored a stimulating lecture series on water and the environment. The lectures, known as the Moos Family Speaker Series on Water Resources, honor the late Malcolm Moos, president of the university from 1967 to 1974. Each lecture pairs a nationally... Read more »