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Archive for the 'Funding for the Environment' Category

Act now for clean energy and good jobs in 2012

Thursday, January 26th, 2012
From Patience Caso, MEP campaign director, and Eric Bergstrom, legislative and campaign outreach

Welcome to the 2012 legislative session! You care about Minnesota’s Great Outdoors and you believe in making and safeguarding investments for future generations. Your voice is critical to protecting and defending our environmental policy foundation — your elected officials need to hear from you.

This year, we’re counting on you to join the members of the Minnesota Environmental Partnership and advocate for: (more…)

T! M! D! L! What’s that spell?!

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

Imagine a squad of cheerleaders shouting out “Give me a T”, and the spectators calling back en masse, “T!!!” And then give them an “M”…and a “D”…and finally a “L”.

The spectators look confused. School spirit is suddenly stunningly low. (more…)

Humbled by your generosity

Thursday, November 17th, 2011

We knew Minnesotans would pitch in for Give to the Max Day, but wow! We are amazed by your willingness to join our efforts in protecting Minnesota’s Great Outdoors.

We always say our coalition works for our core Minnesota values — clean water, clean energy, and a healthy environment for our children and grandchildren — that transcend our differences. We know that despite what some state leaders claim, Minnesotans want our environment to be protected. Your support is even further evidence of this. (more…)

Double your dollars when you donate to MEP!

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

Breaking news: Your donation to MEP will now be doubled!

We are pleased to announce that key supporters and Board Members of Minnesota Environmental Partnership have generously issued a challenge for tomorrow’s Give to the Max Day:

•  Starting at midnight, the first $6,000 in contributions to MEP on Nov. 16 will be matched dollar for dollar!

We need your help to meet this challenge. Please visit our Give to the Max page, GiveMN.org/MEPartnership, and double your dollars all day on Nov. 16. (more...)

What if your home ran entirely on clean energy?

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

If you're like me, you’ve probably tried to make your home more energy efficient by doing things like switching your light bulbs, caulking your windows, and using efficient appliances.

Now imagine if we could go even further: What if our homes were powered just with clean energy?

With your help tomorrow on Give to the Max Day, Minnesota Environmental Partnership can continue advocating for 100% of new electricity in Minnesota coming from renewable sources. (more...)

What if your grandkids could experience the Boundary Waters like you do?

Monday, November 14th, 2011