News & Ideas
Working toward a more just and resilient future: Sustainable Growth Coalition’s 2024 impact
In 2024, the Sustainable Growth Coalition deepened its commitment to an equitable and circular economy, creating opportunities for members to connect, learn, and take action.
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.
Remembering Darrell Gerber
Darrell Gerber’s legacy of kindness and environmental leadership will be remembered by Environmental Initiative and all those he inspired. Read reflections from executive director Mike Harley and board member Michelle Stockness and join us for a celebration of his life on Dec.14.
Leading with connection and collaboration
In times that feel divided, Executive Director Mike Harley reflects on the power of building relationships across differences to create real, lasting environmental solutions.
Environmental Initiative receives $1.1 million grant to reduce diesel emissions
Project Green Fleet recently partnered with three Minnesota-based fleets to submit a funding application that secured just over $1.1 million to replace six diesel vehicles.
Reaching Farmers Faster begins at the farm gate
An ongoing partnership between Environmental Initiative and Trust In Food™, the climate-smart agriculture arm of Farm Journal, is using data and intelligence to identify where producers are in their conservation journey and connect them with programs that meet their unique situations with actionable solutions.
