Changing directions, leaving their marks
Today we say, “Until next time,” to Lillie Benowitz and Greg Bohrer as they move into new roles. Their impact on each of us, our organization, and business, community, government...
Michael Chaney: Critical Collaborator
When Environmental Initiative is faced with narrowing down to a nominee for its Critical Collaborator Award, it doesn’t get easier, in fact, it gets harder each year as people continue...
Solar Possible: Energy and Climate Winner
When considering solar energy, many of us may not know where to begin or may not understand the different opportunities that are available to us. These initial barriers can prevent...
The CREATE Initiative: Environmental Innovation Winner
To be innovative, we must understand historical context while adapting to a contemporary context. This adaptation gives us the opportunity to learn as times evolve. This allows us to both...
Wolverton Creek Restoration: Rural Vitality Winner
As more of us look to nature and spend time outdoors during this pandemic, a lot of us are rethinking the way we live our lives. People are kindling and...
Spark-Y and Edison High School Green Campus: Local Sustainability Impacts Winner
Ever wondered what it takes to be a green campus? Well, Thomas Edison High School in Northeast Minneapolis is the first high school in Minnesota to be recognized as a...
Kira Liu: Courageous Innovator
At Environmental Initiative, we believe that there are many ways of solving environmental issues. The environmental movement often relies heavily on science-based methods to present solutions, but as time passes...
Announcing Our 2020 Environmental Initiative Awards Winners
The wait is over – it’s finally time for the 2020 Environmental Initiative Awards! We are excited to celebrate online with you at www.environmental-initiative-awards.org . While this is the first...
An Update on the 2020 Environmental Initiative Awards
From all of us here at Environmental Initiative, we hope this message finds you, your organization and your family healthy. We’ve been monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic closely and taken steps as an organization to prioritize...
What We’re Excited About
YOU MAKE POWERFUL PARTNERSHIPS POSSIBLE Environmental Initiative’s mission is to “build partnerships to develop collaborative solutions to Minnesota’s environmental problems.” The core of our work rests on our ability to connect with...