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From one garage to 1,000 repairs: Project CAR hits milestone
Project Clean Air Repair (CAR) recently completed its 1,000th vehicle emissions system repair! Over nine years, Project CAR has grown into a statewide initiative, eliminating 55 tons of ozone-forming emissions while supporting reliable transportation for Minnesota communities.
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.
An Uptown Minneapolis auto body repair shop is proving cleaner air starts in the garage
Hagen’s Auto Body recently completed a major transition to water-based paint. Thanks to Clean Air Assistance Project and the City of Minneapolis Green Cost Share Program, this switch created a safer, more productive work environment and significantly reduces emissions of volatile organic compounds.
National study addresses costs, barriers, and opportunities in connecting farmers, ranchers with conservation programs
What does it really take to connect farmers with conservation programs? A first-of-its-kind national study examines the capacity, resources, and partnerships shaping enrollment today.
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.
Youth for Earth: Building pathways for BIPOC in environmental careers
Wondering what happens when young people and environmental nonprofit leaders design the agenda? The first ever Youth for Earth conference brought more than 100 youth together for a day of environmental career exploration and outdoor education.
$28 million available for local communities to improve Minnesota’s environment
A new Environmental and Natural Resources Trust Fund Community Grants Program worth over $28 million dollars invests in the protection, conservation, preservation and enhancement of the state’s air, water, land, fish and other natural resources.
