On the Road with Clean Air Minnesota
In the first quarter of 2019, Clean Air Minnesota (CAM) spent plenty of time on the road with our partners. In the span of two weeks, we held events with our partners in both Rochester and Mountain Iron, both...
Project Stove Swap Wrapping Up in Northern Minnesota
In my brief time at Environmental Initiative, I’ve been impressed and inspired by the work that we’re doing. As the new program manager for Clean Air Minnesota, I get to...
2019 Awards: Elevating Interconnected Environmental Approaches
As you may have heard, nominations for the 2019 Environmental Initiative Awards are now open. The Awards will honor people and projects who approach their work collaboratively, while involving community voices and considering...
Your 2019 Awards Questions Answered
WHAT ARE THE ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVE AWARDS? For over 25 years, Environmental Initiative has worked across difference to create spaces where people can openly exchange ideas and build solutions to complex...
Welcome Jon Emerson-Kramer, Our Program Manager for Clean Air Minnesota
Greetings! My name is Jon Emerson-Kramer and I am thrilled to be the new Program Manager with Clean Air Minnesota here at Environmental Initiative. I’ve had a long, circuitous route...
$1.85 million EPA grant boosts clean diesel efforts
We are thrilled to announce that we are significantly growing our clean diesel efforts through Project Green Fleet thanks to a $1.85 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency...
Green Business Awards: Partnership Award
On November 5, Environmental Initiative was honored by the City of Minneapolis City Council with a Green Business Award. The Green Business Awards honor businesses and organizations that work to...
Cheers to 15 Years—Thank You for Celebrating with Us
On October 1, Able Seedhouse + Brewery filled with energized conversations among current, past, and new Clean Air Minnesota partners, reminiscing on historic successes and building momentum for our future impact. Thank you to our...
Celebrating 15 Years of Clean Air Minnesota
As you may have heard, Clean Air Minnesota is now 15 years old. Can you believe it? When I was 15, I had just met my soon-to-be girlfriend and now...
Cleaning the Air, One Towboat at a Time
Do you know the difference between a towboat and a tugboat? Well, a tugboat helps move ferries by physically tugging them, and a towboat hauls barges or materials by pushing...