"Nels Paulsen of Conservation Minnesota, another group in the coalition, said timing is of the essence to secure this funding. Cities need time to plan for 2027 projects and can’t do so if they don’t know if there will be funding available."
"We’ll see those units installed, and it kicks right back and reduces our utility bill, ultimately reducing expenses to the taxpayer.”
"Beneath the streets of most cities and towns in Minnesota lie pipes and sewers degrading past the end of their useful life. This is especially true in small towns and the state’s oldest cities, where some clay sewers and lead pipes installed more than a century ago are still in use."
Spring is coming. Watch (and listen to) ice breaking on Brighton Beach in Duluth.
"The study concluded that mining could not be done safely in the Rainy River watershed, which covers the national forest and flows to the Boundary Waters.
The Forest Service reached this conclusion even as they considered mitigation measures a mine might use to minimize pollution and runoff."
"City residents shared concerns regarding energy usage and water demands at Tuesday's council meeting."
The EPA just revoked the scientific finding that carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases are a threat to human health and welfare—and revoked its own authority to control dangerous air pollution. It has never been more important to stand up for the environment wherever you can.
Your comments are working. The Senate vote to overturn the federal 20-year ban on mining in the Boundary Waters watershed is now delayed. If you haven't acted yet, send a message to Senators Klobuchar and Smith now.
"Passage would likely fast-track the opening of a Chilean-owned copper mine on the BWCA’s doorstep, leaving some of the world’s cleanest water at risk of destructive downstream pollution."
URGENT ACTION: The Senate is voting on a bill to overturn the federal 20-year ban on mining in the Boundary Waters watershed. Tell Senators Klobuchar and Smith that Minnesotans are watching—and we don't want this.
On February 7, 2023, Governor Walz signed the 100 Percent Carbon Free Electricity by 2040 bill into law. We're on our way there, and we'll keep advocating for this until the goal is met.
Our Blazing Star Award celebrates local governments for projects that advance conservation, climate resilience, environmental protection, or outdoor recreation opportunities. Applications for this year's awards are open now! Apply by March 18.
We honor and celebrate Black History Month.
Just one teaspoon of salt can permanently pollute five gallons of water. Mark your calendars for Winter Salt Week, next week, January 26-30 and learn what you can do to help.
"If you contaminate the headwaters, you don’t kill just one lake; you poison the entire bloodstream of Minnesota’s last untouched wilderness."
Lead water lines are dangerous for drinking water. Minnesota is on its way to replacing every lead water line in the state by 2033. Join us Monday, January 26th at noon to learn what's next and what you can do.
URGENT ACTION: Minnesota Eighth District Rep. Stauber introduced a bill to overturn the federal 20-year ban on mining in the Boundary Waters watershed—and the House of Representatives is expected to vote on it this week. Take a minute to ask your congressperson to protect this beloved area.
"In a year of turbulent news, passion and commitment to outdoors stayed strong in west central Minnesota."
The days are about to get a little longer. Tonight, enjoy the northern sky.
"To strip away protections now is to ignore the lessons written in the bodies of our children."
Following a concerning 2014 report from the MPCA, Minnesota passed a ban on the sale of personal care products containing plastic microbeads. This bill and others like it helped lead to the federal Microbead-Free Waters Act, passed 10 years ago today.
"President Donald Trump’s proposed 2026 budget would eliminate all federal funding for MW CASC and the other eight regional climate science centers, which Congress began establishing in 2008."
"Making your home more energy-efficient can boost comfort, save money on winter heating, and lessen its environmental impact—all while potentially increasing its value."
"Over the past 34 years, the lottery has invested over $1.1 billion into over 1,700 projects in all 87 Minnesota counties."
