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MN GreenStep Cities Read about this best practice program in development at www.MnGreenSteps.org

$10 Million Available in EPA Climate Showcase Communities Grants July 22 application deadline; ~30 awards anticipated. See http://epa.gov/air/grants/09-08.pdf and contact Fran Crotty, MPCA, 651/757-2297.

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Topic Areas

Agriculture
Sustainable agriculture, food, forestry, gardening
Buildings
Green buildings, housing, materials, siting
Business
Pollution prevention, green business development
Communities
Community design, citizen participation, community development
Ecosystems
Ecosystem-based management, biodiversity
Education
Curricula, education on sustainability
Energy
Clean modern energy, energy efficiency, renewable and distributed energy
Individual Choices
Green living, simplicity, personal transformation, creating grassroots alternatives
Land Use
Planning and zoning, Smart Growth
Statewide/Global
The latest information on state, national and global issues
Transportation
Transportation alternatives, nonmotorized transportation
Water
Safe drinking water supply, Wastewater treatment, Water conservation, Lakes and Rivers, Groundwater, Stormwater management

Contact Information

Philipp Muessig and Paul Moss
Sustainable Communities Team
Environmental Assistance
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
520 Lafayette Rd. N., 2nd Floor
St. Paul, MN 55155-4194
(651) 296-6300 or (800) 657-3864
nextstep@state.mn.us

Latest Resources Added
Mankato Strategic Plan for Sustainability - 26 strategic plan goals contained under three broad interrelated categories - Organizational, Public Policy and Community. (6/29)

Emergency Response and Street Design - Fire marshals and New Urbanists are working on code revisions specifying narrower streets in connected networks that cut response times and save lives and money. (6/24)

Minnesota GreenCorps AmeriCorps program - apply by Aug. 3 - MPCA has raised funding for an environmentally focused AmeriCorps program to start in September 2009. Those interested in hosting 1 or 2 recent graduates must apply by Aug. 3rd. (4/14)


Featured Events

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7/8 Small-scale Biodiesel and Bioenergy Crop Workshop

7/16 Vehicle Fleet Efficiency Workshop

7/17 -7/18 Strawbale and Plaster Building Presentation & Workshop

7/18 Introduction to Renewable Energy Options and Opportunities


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