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Environmental Initiative is where people with diverse perspectives and experiences meet to protect our environment.
Latest News & Ideas
Building farmer-centered outreach: Messaging insights from Midwestern corn and soy producers
Effective engagement is essential for agriculture outreach professionals looking to bridge the gap between conservation practice knowledge and uptake. When your outreach faces challenges, insights from producers can help enhance your messaging.
State lottery dollars were renewed by voters. What comes next?
Minnesota voters extended lottery funding for the environment in November. Explore what this significant investment means for air, land, water, wildlife, and communities statewide.
Navigating corporate challenges in freshwater stewardship: Insights from the Mississippi River Basin
World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN), and Environmental Initiative have teamed up to support corporate sustainability leaders in setting actionable, science-based freshwater targets through shared learning and collaboration.
Upcoming Events
Clean Air Minnesota workshop
After more than twenty years of tackling air pollution collaboratively, Clean Air Minnesota (CAM) is embarking on a strategic refresh to ensure its work remains impactful and relevant. Two workshops are planned to explore air pollution trends and emission reduction challenges and opportunities. Read More
Clean Air Minnesota workshop
After more than twenty years of tackling air pollution collaboratively, Clean Air Minnesota (CAM) is embarking on a strategic refresh to ensure its work remains impactful and relevant. Two workshops are planned to explore air pollution trends and emission reduction challenges and opportunities. Read More
Reach Farmers Faster in Illinois
From Feb. 5 to Feb. 7, Environmental Initiative staff will lead hands-on workshops to help participants apply data-driven communication concepts to their own projects and improve the effectiveness of their engagement efforts. These sessions are in partnership with Trust In Food™ and sponsored by the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership.
Reducing diesel emissions
Project Green Fleet and three Minnesota-based fleets secured just over $1.1 million to replace six diesel vehicles over the next several months. These new vehicles will join the ranks of 4,809 diesel engines and vehicles Environmental Initiative has upgraded since 2006.

Member Highlight: Dorsey & Whitney
Environmental Initiative thanks Dorsey & Whitney for their organizational support and sponsorship of the Environmental Initiative Awards.