Meet with your Legislator in your Community! (Edina)

Many legislators have arranged public meetings with their constituents in their District and MEP is attempting to be up to date on these meetings for your benefit. This is an excellent opportunity for you to meet with your State legislators and hold them accountable to address your environmental concerns. Tell your legislator to pass bills that will... Read more »

A Snapshot of Energy Issues In Minnesota

REI Bloomington 750 W American Blvd, Bloomington, MN

Bill Droessler, Energy Program Director for the Izaak Walton League of America, will talk about Minnesota's energy issues.

Free

PolyMet SDEIS & Sulfide Mining in Northern Minnesota-The Economic & Ecological Impacts

REI Bloomington 750 W American Blvd, Bloomington, MN

Kathryn Hoffman, from the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy), will explore the scientific highlights of the PolyMet Supplemental Draft EIS (SDEIS). Jarritt Johnston, from Sustainable Ely, will present an economic critique of the UMD report on the economic impact of mining in NE Minnesota.

Free

WORKSHOP – Speak Out Against Sulfide Mining Pollution – MINNEAPOLIS

Want to learn how to make effective written comments or public testimony on the pollution that PolyMet's proposed open-pit sulfide mine would cause? Join WaterLegacy Advocacy Director and Legal Counsel, Paula Maccabee, for this workshop on how to have maximum impact during the 90-day public comment period for PolyMet's 2100+ page Environmental Impact Statement.  ... Read more »

Free

WORKSHOP – Speak Out Against Sulfide Mining Pollution – St Paul

Want to learn how to make effective written comments or public testimony on the pollution that PolyMet's proposed open-pit sulfide mine would cause? Join WaterLegacy Advocacy Director and Legal Counsel, Paula Maccabee, for this workshop on how to have maximum impact during the 90-day public comment period for PolyMet's 2100+ page Environmental Impact Statement.  ... Read more »

Free

Watershed Summit 2014: New Management Strategies & Targets for Water Quality/Quantity

Normandale Community College Partnership Center 9700 France Ave. S, , Bloomington, MN

Minnesota has identified the need for Groundwater Management to assure sustainable aquifers to meet Minnesota’s water needs and for Nitrogen and Nutrient Reduction Strategies and targets to halt pollutant loads to our rivers and the Gulf. Groundwater management practices in response to potential mining projects, silica sand mining, well intervention, and adequate water for business,... Read more »

WATERSHED SUMMIT 2016: Policy to Action – Accelerating Conservation Solutions

Normandale Community College Partnership Center 9700 France Ave. S, , Bloomington, MN

The 2016 Watershed Summit program outline: Recognition of Certified farmers and their stories; Past and Future of Minnesota’s Watershed Management; Trends that emerge from Governor Dayton’s “Water Summit”; MPCA Nutrient Reduction Strategy status and outcomes; Watershed projects accelerating conservation solutions

$15 – $50

Building Minnesota’s Climate Action Plan

Science Museum of Minnesota 120 W. Kellogg Blvd., Saint Paul, MN

Climate Solutions & Economic Opportunities Analysis: What We Learned and What's NextJoin us for a presentation and discussion with the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board about climate action planning to meet state greenhouse gas emission goals. We’ll explore immediate actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, long-term strategies that could be started now, and pilot programs to... Read more »