News & Ideas
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.
The Sustainable Growth Coalition is embracing nature-based solutions
Experts Ted Carling and Will Nielson from Ecotone Analytics recently joined an SGC learning lab to provide insight on how nature-based solutions can be used to build thriving and resilient ecosystems.
Ballot breakdown: How voting yes supports Minnesota’s environment
Minnesotans have a unique opportunity this election to renew critical lottery funding that protects our air, water, and natural spaces. Learn more about what's on the ballot and how you can help.