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Clean water starts on the land. Art starts the conversation.
Source Water Protection Collaborative artist-in-residence Mary Beth Magyar is working with community members in Chatfield to build two mosaics rooted in the region's karst geology. The project aims to start conversations about water protection and give the community a sense of agency when it comes to their drinking water.
The Sustainable Growth Coalition wants to know: Is your emissions data working for you?
Learn how the Sustainable Growth Coalition is exploring emissions data and reporting.
Wildfire smoke and health in Minnesota: What you need to know
We sat down with two state experts, Jessie Carr (MDH) and Matt Taraldsen (MPCA), to learn what's driving the increase in wildfire smoke in Minnesota, how smoke affects our health, and how families and youth programs can prepare.
Be air aware with the Air Quality Index
Do you know how air quality can affect your health? You might not be able to see it, but the air you breathe could contain dangerous pollutants. The Air Quality Index can let you know what the quality of the air outside is before you open a window or step out for a walk.
Standing together for Earth Day
Mike Harley reflects on the meaning and power of Earth Day in Minnesota.
Project CAR nears 1,000 free emissions repairs
Project Clean Air Repair (Project CAR) is approaching a milestone that felt distant when the program launched in 2017: it’s 1,000th free vehicle emissions repair.
Solidarity in the world we’re building together
Reflecting on what working in partnership means while navigating times that are in tension with our values.
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.
Building effective communications for water resource professionals
The Source Water Protection Collaborative recently transferred engagement resources for water resource professionals to a new home on The Confluence of Watershed Leaders website.
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