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Join us on Sunday, October 11 for Defending True North, a special gathering celebrating more than 50 years of protecting Minnesota’s environment and building momentum for a thriving future.

Since 1974, the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA) has used legal and policy expertise to safeguard Minnesota’s air, water, climate and people. This event will honor the history of our collective impact while looking forward to the work ahead.

We hope to see you Sunday, October 11th, 2026 at the beautiful Leopold's Mississippi Gardens for our annual fall event, Defending True North.

Leopold's Mississippi Garden is a picturesque rolling lawn on the shores of the Mississippi River. MCEA is committed to providing accessible and inclusive events. Please contact semerich@mncenter.org if you have accessibility requests.

MCEA is grateful for the Champions and Co-Hosts who make this event possible!
Champions

Gabe and Stephanie Au-Chan

Louisa Castner

Harlan Cavert

Leigh and Peter Currie

Daniel Engstrom and Barbara Coffin

John and Suzanne Gappa

Kathryn Hoffman and Brad Thompson

Mike Madigan and Kay Erickson

Alida and Bill Messinger

Richard Nethercut and Loni Kemp

Bruce and Julie Steiner

Ron Sternal and Nancy Gibson

Tamarack Water Alliance

Co-hosts

Sam Boren and Steve King

Brad Clary and Cheryl Hanson

Alan and Lollie Eidsness

Steven Foldes and Riv-Ellen Prell

Peter and Mary Gove

Carolyn Ham

Vanya Hogen

Melinda and Fred Quivik

Joe Shneider and Karen Caswell

Katie Simon-Dastych and Jerry Dastych

David Stephens and Susan Ferron

Michelle Strangis and Steve Pincus

 

AND A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

PRESENTING

Schwebel Goetz & Sieben PA

STEWARDSHIP 

Zelle LLP

SUPPORTERS AND IN-KIND SPONSORS 

MetroPlains Management LLC

Lake Carlos Area Association

First Impression Group