Worth Noting

Minnesota GreenCorps - apply now to be a member! The MPCA is now accepting applications from individuals interested in AmeriCorps service with Minnesota GreenCorps during the 2012 - 2013 program year. Deadline is May 30, 2012. For more details, see http://www.pca.state.mn.us/mngreencorps

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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
MN GreenStep Cities, indicators, citizen participation, community development
Ecosystems
Ecosystem-based management, biodiversity
Education
Curricula, education on sustainability
Energy
Clean 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
Free Sustainability Technical Assistance for Communities - Technical assistance is available from Envision Minnesota for between 4-7 Minnesota communities to implement sustainability and livability strategies, with applications due April 30, 2012. (4/24)

Green Building and Climate Resilience: Understanding Impacts and Preparing for Changing Conditions - This 2012 report describes how green buildings advance resiliency in disasters. (4/24)

Waste Reduction and Recycling Grants - Waste reduction and recycling grants available for community organizations and schools in the Twin Cities, with applications due May 25, 2012. (4/24)


Featured Events

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5/21 -5/23 The Science of Healthy Waters: The Dam Dilemma

5/22 Healthy Watersheds, Healthy Communities - St. Cloud

5/22 Solutions Summit 2012 - Organizing for Sustainability: Multiple Challenges, Multiple Solutions

6/21 Healthy Watersheds, Healthy Communities - Park Rapids

6/27 Healthy Watersheds, Healthy Communities - Mankato

7/16 -7/18 The Science of Healthy Waters: The Ditching Dilemma


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