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An Interview with Olivia Olson about Sustainable Gardening
Spring has arrived in full swing, and many have started to look towards the soil. Gardening provides us with a chance to get outdoors, giving us a space for recharging and reflecting. Part of climate action requires us to look inside our everyday lives and hobbies, asking, “How can I be living in a more…
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Citizens’ Climate Lobby: Local & Bipartisan Efforts
Members of the Fergus Falls Chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby (from left) Dee Johnson, Peggy Underwood, Betsy Wells, Beth Monke, and Janell Mierisch helped during a recycling audit. Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) is a grassroots lobbying organization focused on climate policy at the state and federal levels. Beth Monke started the Fergus Falls chapter in…
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Six Key Takeaways from Aspen Ideas: Climate
Earlier in March, a cohort of climate leaders from Minnesota attended the Aspen Ideas: Climate Conference in Miami Beach. Brought together by the Minnesota Climate Adaption Partnership, the group included nonprofit leaders, farmers, artists, healthcare professionals, and local political leaders. Sessions included hearing from national and regional climate leaders, government officials, and innovative businesses on…
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Griffin Peck and the City of Morris’ Sustainable Strategic Plan 2.0
Griffin Peck is the Sustainability Project Coordinator for the City of Morris. Griffin works to advance the goals of the Morris Model, a partnership between the University, Morris Public Schools, and the City of Morris. The model is designed to advance sustainability in Morris and west central Minnesota. Griffin’s role involves collecting data, publishing findings,…
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Outdoor Recreation in a Mild Winter: A Conversation with Erik Osberg
Picture of Erik Osberg smiling holding a large fish
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Inside White Earth Nation’s Sustainability Journey
Learn about the sustainability work happening at White Earth Nation, including the new recycling program and creation of the White Earth Nation Climate Action Plan. Amy Moore, the Natural Resource and Environmental Coordinator at White Earth Nation, is leading her community down the path of sustainability. From purchases of custom-made recycling trailers to teaching her…
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