For some time, energy utilities in Minnesota and elsewhere have been evolving to keep pace with customer expectations and increased targets for energy savings and renewable energy. And as… Read more »
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The Longest Portage: Going the Extra Mile for the Boundary Waters
Walking through the woods can be incredibly peaceful and relaxing, especially in Boundary Waters, where the boreal forest provides a multi-sensory experience that’s difficult to find anywhere else. As Wilderness… Read more »
MEP and members urge agreement on bonding
Minnesota Environmental Partnership and our member groups delivered the following letter to Governor Dayton and Legislative leaders calling for the Legislature to reach an agreement with the Governor on a… Read more »
Legislative Session Wrap-Up: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly
The Minnesota Legislature adjourned ahead of its constitutional deadline, and now as happened last year, everyone needs to sort out what just happened. A Supplemental Appropriations Bill was passed to… Read more »
MEP and members urge consideration on key priorities and concerns at legislature
Minnesota Environmental Partnership and our member groups delivered the following letter to Omnibus Supplemental Appropriations Bill Conferees calling their attention to the priorities and concerns of the environmental and conservation community of Minnesota…. Read more »
What is CREP? It’s another tool to revitalized our water quality
With a little over two weeks left, the legislature is nearing the end of the 2016 session and there is still much to be completed. One of those items is… Read more »
Broadband For All: Supporting Sustainable Development in Greater MN
This issue is perhaps a little unexpected, coming from us. Why would I take time on Earth Day to tell you about broadband development and environmentalism? It’s very important. … Read more »
Forever Green, Forever Clean
Clean water is a Minnesotan value. We all have our favorite body of water that we escape to, whether it’s the Mississippi River running through the Twin Cities or an… Read more »
MEP and members urge Governor Dayton to vote NO on Waukesha diversion proposal
Minnesota Environmental Partnership and our member groups delivered the following letter to Governor Dayton urging him vote no on the Waukesha proposal to divert water from Great Lakes. Dear Governor Dayton,… Read more »
Spotlight on Session: Legislative Updates 4/8/2016
It’s a rapid fire legislative session. Bills move fast. There’s a lot to pack in during a session only 11 weeks long. Today was an important deadline – from here… Read more »