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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.
Call for artists
The Source Water Protection Collaborative is accepting applications for individuals or teams of creative engagement specialists to design and lead collective action around drinking water in Chatfield, Minnesota. Applications are open through Jan. 12.
Project CAR expands
Project Clean Air Repair (CAR) recently added four new locations — Turbo Tim’s in Mounds View, Fleming’s Auto Services in Maplewood, and Care Care Program in Alexandria and Fergus Falls! We’re excited to offer more free vehicle emissions control repairs to reduce air pollution and support those in need.
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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