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2025 Environmental Initiative Awards recap

In the past three decades, the Environmental Initiative Awards has allowed us to uplift over 200 environmental changemakers from communities, businesses, governments, and nonprofits. 2025 marks a crucial turning point in the program.

Opening pathways, investing in our future

Executive Director Mike Harley shares his thoughts on Environmental Initiative's two youth-serving projects, Roots for the Future and Collaborative Pathways.

Changing course: How community feedback transformed SGC’s engagement workbook

Learn how Sustainable Growth Coalition's workbook "Community Engagement Best Practices" was transformed into a stronger, clearer guide by community input.

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ENRTF community grants

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) published background and implementation updates for Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF) community grants. The program is expected to roll out in early 2026 and will benefit those adversely affected by pollution and environmental degradation statewide.

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