Matt Doll, Minnesota Environmental Partnership Most Minnesotans are used to a bit of weather whiplash as summer turns to fall, though the past week’s plunge into brisk temperatures after a 90-degree… Read more »
Posts By: Matt Doll
Climate action ramps up at critical time
Matt Doll, Minnesota Environmental Partnership Last week, the Biden Administration announced the creation of the American Climate Corps, a new training and jobs program for the wide variety of climate action…
Dismissal of water protector charges points to larger shift
Matt Doll, Minnesota Environmental Partnership Earlier this month, advocates for clean water and tribal rights breathed a sigh of relief as district court Judge Leslie Metzen dismissed charges against three… Read more »
Keeping the Water Moving: Nibi Walk Ceremony for the Health of GitchiGami
Cristin Curwick, Minnesota Environmental Partnership Sunday, Aug. 5th, around 8:30 a.m., I catch up with a caravan along the scenic byway along the shore of Lake Superior. They’re following two… Read more »
Forest Service sides with tribes, rejects resort expansion
Matt Doll, Minnesota Environmental Partnership Tribal and environmental advocates received good news at the end of August when the Superior National Forest rejected a proposal from Lutsen Mountains ski resort… Read more »
A Farm Bill for Emerging & Diversified Farmers
MEP Member, guest author: Amanda Koehler, Land Stewardship Project Right now, Congress is drafting the 2023 Farm Bill, which will determine how tens of billions of dollars are spent over five… Read more »
People and the Planet: Centering Environmental Justice
Cecilia Calvo, Minnesota Environmental Partnership Minnesota Environmental Partnership (MEP) is a state-wide coalition of over 70 environmental and conservation organizations – and other groups that align with MEP’s mission and… Read more »
Minnesota Needs a Strong EPR for Packaging Law
MEP Member, guest author: Lucy Mullany, Eureka Recycling Four states have recently passed Extender Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging, with many more introducing or considering similar bills – including Minnesota. EPR… Read more »
Local governments score big climate wins this legislative session
MEP Member, guest author: Isak Kvam, Fresh Energy The 2023 Minnesota legislative session will be remembered as the most impactful climate and clean energy session in state history—so far. From passing… Read more »
Future of Cumulative Impacts law will reshape environmental justice
Matt Doll, Minnesota Environmental Partnership As we wrote in March, Minnesota is – overall – a healthy place to live. The state has clean water, (usually) clean air, award-winning health systems,… Read more »