Civic Engagement

Fighting for Their Communities

John Tuma’s Capitol Update – Summer Edition, August 26, 2010

Much as Clara Ueland fought in the early 1900s for women’s right to vote and engage in civic responsibilities, Rep. Julie Bunn and Sen. Kathy Saltzman fight today to protect the health and clean water of their communities.

First Legacy Weekend in Winona July 23-24

Over a year and a half ago, Minnesota voters approved the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment and now it’s beginning to bear fruit.

Remembering Earth Day 1970

Civic Engagement

Conservation Minnesota is fortunate to be hosting five of Minnesota’s conservation and environmental All-Stars this week as they remember Earth Day 1970. Thanks to the coordinating efforts of anot

Chuck Laszewski Day

This was no April Fool’s joke. On April 1, 2010, Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy Communications Director Chuck Laszewski not only

Efforts to Protect Our Environment Charge Ahead

John Tuma’s Capitol Update – March 12, 2010

“Charge those lines!”
- General Winfield Scott Hancock, Gettysburg, July 2, 1863

John Tuma’s Capitol Update – March 12, 2010

MEP's team of lobbyists, activists and concerned citizens charged into battle this week. John provides some perspectives on the outcomes.

MN members of Congress get conservation grades

Civic Engagement

A 2009 Congressional conservation scorecard released today shows Minnesota members were all over the map on key clean energy, clean water and land protection votes. To find out more, go to

Keep up the pressure on our elected officials to protect our Great Outdoors!

Thank you for your continued support to protect Minnesota’s lakes, rivers, streams, prairies, forests, and our Great Outdoors. Your calls, letters, and emails to your legislators and the Governor helped us claim some victories this year!

Though the 2010 Minnesota legislative session produced mixed results for Minnesota’s clean energy and Great Outdoors future, our work does not stop here.

We need your help to pass strong environmental policies next year! We need to hold our elected officials accountable and make certain these issues are highlighted in the November Election.