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Keystone Woods WMA: Your Input Needed to Protect Vital Habitat
It is essential that bird lovers, conservationists, and concerned citizens make their voices heard. The survey closes on March 2, 2025.
Feb 192 min read

Discover How Your Purchases Shape Politics: The Power of Goods Unite Us
Every dollar you spend speaks louder than you think. Let’s ensure our dollars reflect our values and create more transparency.
Dec 20, 20242 min read

A Victory for Eco Hope: Minnesota Voters Renew Environmental Funding
This means that critical funding for conservation, clean water, wildlife, and public spaces is now secured through 2050.
Nov 7, 20242 min read


A September That Felt Like Mid-July
Does anyone else feel like summer was five months long this year? It might be because Minnesota experienced an unusual warm spell.
Oct 1, 20242 min read

Food Scraps Pickup Program Expanding to Stillwater on October 1st, 2024
Learn about Washington County's expanded Food Scraps Pickup Program and why it matters.
Sep 15, 20244 min read


How Morris, MN, became a model for rural sustainability
Discover how Morris, MN—a conservative farm town—achieved remarkable sustainability by focusing on cost-saving green initiatives.
Aug 19, 20242 min read


Credit Where It's Due: Applauding the MPCA's Efforts Against Pollution
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has recently taken significant steps to enforce air quality standards at Northern Iron.
Jul 22, 20242 min read

Sustainable Stillwater MN Signs On to Support the 100% Carbon-Free Law
SSMN is supporting a truly clean and equitable energy future by ensuring Minnesota's 100% Carbon Free Law lives up to its promise.
Jul 11, 20243 min read


Overhauling Recycling in Minnesota
Discover how Minnesota's groundbreaking recycling legislation could reshape daily life for Stillwater residents and businesses.
Jul 4, 20243 min read


How Minnesota’s New Packaging Law Could Impact Businesses in Stillwater
Minnesota's new packaging law will shape the future of businesses in Stillwater.
Jun 19, 20242 min read

The Benefits of Cutting Vehicle Miles: A Path to Healthier Communities and Economies
Reducing driving by 20% in Minnesota could have significant positive impacts on both the economy and public health.
Mar 6, 20242 min read


Minnesota's People Over Parking Act Creates a More Sustainable Urban Landscape
Minnesota's People Over Parking Act: Breaking barriers, fostering sustainability. How parking reforms connect to climate action.
Feb 5, 20242 min read


Navigating the Clean Energy Era: Insights from Rolf Nordstrom's Keynote Speech
Explore Rolf Nordstrom's keynote revelations on the seismic changes in energy, propelling us into a sustainable future...
Nov 14, 20233 min read


More about the 100% bill:
The 100% clean electricity bill is not perfect, but it is a huge and important step forward for Minnesota to achieve sustainability and equi
Feb 24, 20232 min read

Executive orders call for a transition to 100 percent carbon-free electricity
Looking ahead to the rest of 2023, I’m wondering which states are most likely to join the 100 percent club with new laws. I asked a bunch of
Feb 23, 20238 min read


Governor Walz Signs Bill Moving Minnesota to 100 Percent Clean Energy by 2040
On Feb. 7 Governor Tim Walz, alongside legislators, labor, and environmental advocates at the St. Paul Regional Labor Center. signed into la
Feb 22, 20232 min read


Inflation Reduction Act Delivers Affordable Clean Energy for Minnesota
It will lower energy costs for households and businesses, create manufacturing jobs for American workers, and deliver a clean, secure, and h
Sep 9, 20222 min read

Invisible but harmful: Air quality, wildfires can impact health
Air quality in Minnesota currently meets federal Clean Air Act standards and has, in fact, been improving.
May 13, 20221 min read


How Climate Change Will Affect the St. Croix Valley
The St. Croix River will get warmer in the next few decades as climate change causes hotter, wetter springs and drier summers
May 11, 20222 min read


Climate Science and Solutions - Westminster Forum
The Westminster Town Hall Forum is presenting a series of programs on one of the most pressing issues facing humanity: climate change.
Mar 4, 20223 min read
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