Conservation Minnesota
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Conservation Minnesota’s mission is protecting the Minnesota you love by solving our state’s most important conservation problems.
"In a year of turbulent news, passion and commitment to outdoors stayed strong in west central Minnesota."
Revisit the inspring outdoors stories of 2025
In a year of turbulent news, passion and commitment to outdoors stayed strong in west central Minnesota.
www.wctrib.com
January 6, 2026 at 2:17 AM
"In a year of turbulent news, passion and commitment to outdoors stayed strong in west central Minnesota."
The days are about to get a little longer. Tonight, enjoy the northern sky.
December 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The days are about to get a little longer. Tonight, enjoy the northern sky.
"To strip away protections now is to ignore the lessons written in the bodies of our children."
Readers Write: Toxic substances, electronics recycling, homelessness, affordability
No one else’s daughter has to die.
www.startribune.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:29 PM
"To strip away protections now is to ignore the lessons written in the bodies of our children."
Conservation Minnesota stands with our immigrant neighbors.
Minnesotans know to take care of each other
Helping to push a stranger’s car out of the snow. Shoveling beyond your own driveway. Checking on your neighbors when the coldest weather hits. Winters in Minnesota tend to bring out the best in us. T...
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December 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Conservation Minnesota stands with our immigrant neighbors.
Following a concerning 2014 report from the MPCA, Minnesota passed a ban on the sale of personal care products containing plastic microbeads. This bill and others like it helped lead to the federal Microbead-Free Waters Act, passed 10 years ago today.
December 18, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Following a concerning 2014 report from the MPCA, Minnesota passed a ban on the sale of personal care products containing plastic microbeads. This bill and others like it helped lead to the federal Microbead-Free Waters Act, passed 10 years ago today.
"President Donald Trump’s proposed 2026 budget would eliminate all federal funding for MW CASC and the other eight regional climate science centers, which Congress began establishing in 2008."
Scientists warn federal funding cuts could undermine walleye recovery in Minnesota
The Trump administration froze grant money awarded to the Midwest Climate Adaptation Science Center in August and wants to cut its budget next year.
www.startribune.com
December 17, 2025 at 8:56 PM
"President Donald Trump’s proposed 2026 budget would eliminate all federal funding for MW CASC and the other eight regional climate science centers, which Congress began establishing in 2008."
This is why state-level protections matter.
Trump’s EPA wants to narrow the scope of federal water protections. What does that mean in Minnesota?
Environmental advocates say the proposal could lead to increased pollution and destruction of wetlands that provide valuable benefits, including flood protection and wildlife habitat.
www.mprnews.org
December 16, 2025 at 4:49 PM
This is why state-level protections matter.
"Making your home more energy-efficient can boost comfort, save money on winter heating, and lessen its environmental impact—all while potentially increasing its value."
It’s cold outside: 5 things to know about reducing your home’s heating costs
Federal tax credits for home efficiency improvements are expiring soon. But there are other programs to help homeowners shrink their energy bills.
www.mprnews.org
December 14, 2025 at 6:29 PM
"Making your home more energy-efficient can boost comfort, save money on winter heating, and lessen its environmental impact—all while potentially increasing its value."
"Over the past 34 years, the lottery has invested over $1.1 billion into over 1,700 projects in all 87 Minnesota counties."
These Amazing MN Nature Projects Are Funded By Lottery Players
The Minnesota Lottery has come a long way, raising over $1.1 billion for community projects and environmental initiatives while exciting players with nearly $477 million in prizes last year.
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December 13, 2025 at 2:45 PM
"Over the past 34 years, the lottery has invested over $1.1 billion into over 1,700 projects in all 87 Minnesota counties."
"While it’s early in winter, the bursts of significant snowfall culminating with Tuesday’s storm are game-changing for Minnesota businesses and winter promoters that thrive on it."
‘One hell of a blessing’: Winter recreation businesses cash in on early-season snow
Snowmobile dealer, popular ski hill say recent weather has bumped sales and interest.
www.startribune.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:15 PM
"While it’s early in winter, the bursts of significant snowfall culminating with Tuesday’s storm are game-changing for Minnesota businesses and winter promoters that thrive on it."
"Not only does all that salt damage infrastructure and plants, but it is also extremely harmful to lakes, rivers and streams."
MPCA urges Minnesotans to take it easy when salting driveways and sidewalks
No one wants to slip and fall, but salting smart protects bundled-up humans AND the environment.
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December 12, 2025 at 12:50 PM
"Not only does all that salt damage infrastructure and plants, but it is also extremely harmful to lakes, rivers and streams."
"While peatlands occupy just 3% of Earth's land surface, scientists say they store about 30% of the planet's land-based carbon. That's more than double held by the world's forests."
Peatlands are protecting Minnesota's ecosystem. Scientists are working to restore them
While peatlands occupy just 3% of Earth's land surface, scientists say they store about 30% of the planet's land-based carbon. That's more than double held by the world's forests, according to the Nat...
www.cbsnews.com
December 11, 2025 at 7:25 PM
"While peatlands occupy just 3% of Earth's land surface, scientists say they store about 30% of the planet's land-based carbon. That's more than double held by the world's forests."
"It’s not just places closest to Minnesota’s most infamous PFAS hotspot — the plants and dumpsites of 3M, the chemical giant that for decades manufactured “forever chemicals” — racing to find funds."
‘Forever chemicals’ slam small cities with big water bills as they surface farther from 3M sites
Apple Valley will likely hike water rates to fund a $100 million project to rid its wells of PFAS.
www.startribune.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:45 PM
"It’s not just places closest to Minnesota’s most infamous PFAS hotspot — the plants and dumpsites of 3M, the chemical giant that for decades manufactured “forever chemicals” — racing to find funds."
Our winter newsletter is out. Read where we're finding hope these days: conservationminnesota.org/news/winter-2025-26-newsletter
Winter 2025–26 Newsletter
When progress feels slow, it helps to see how far we’ve come—together. We review recent game-changing wins and imagine a future that builds on the momentum. We're looking forward to working in the nex...
www.conservationminnesota.org
December 8, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Our winter newsletter is out. Read where we're finding hope these days: conservationminnesota.org/news/winter-2025-26-newsletter
Conservation Minnesota is committed to protecting our Great Outdoors for future generations. We work on state-level solutions to inter-connected issues like land, water, wildlife, climate and energy, and waste and toxics. Sign up for updates: conservationminnesota.org/get-updates
December 4, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Conservation Minnesota is committed to protecting our Great Outdoors for future generations. We work on state-level solutions to inter-connected issues like land, water, wildlife, climate and energy, and waste and toxics. Sign up for updates: conservationminnesota.org/get-updates