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a New vision for our annual gala

In order to keep everyone safe, we are doing our annual gala, Legally Green, differently this year.

Get excited and stay tuned for the more details on our new vision for our annual gala: State of the Environment: Voices Driving Change.

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Aug 11, 2020

Your action helped defend the fens

Nearly 500 Minnesotans took action, and the MPCA listened. Thank you!
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Aug 10, 2020

MCEA petition restores public waters protection for Limbo Creek, four additional waterways

DNR still needs to fix errors in 68 counties

"The DNR’s action today is a huge win for local residents who have fought to protect Limbo Creek from being turned into a ditch since the 1970’s. But DNR has a long way to go.”

Renville County
Aug 04, 2020

TAKE ACTION: Protect Rare Wetlands

Take action to defend rare wetlands from being drained by a proposed feedlot. 

Defend the Fens
Aug 04, 2020

MCEA Environmental Monitor

August Newsletter
MCEA the environmental monitor
Jul 22, 2020

Meet our New Climate Program Director: Ellen Anderson

Ellen brings deep knowledge, decades of experience, and a record of bold climate leadership to MCEA.

Ellen Anderson
Jul 20, 2020

TAKE ACTION: Tell the Legislature to finish their work

Use our quick and easy form to contact your legislators and ask them to get the job done on bonding for water infrastructure, and science and habitat projects funded by lottery profits. 

Minnesota Capitol
Jun 30, 2020

Clean Energy Organizations Oppose Another Minnesota Power Delay

"We need a plan for the future. We need a plan for the closure of Boswell that includes support for the workers at the plant and for the host community of Cohasset. And we need a plan for faster adoption of renewables."

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Jun 30, 2020

Minnesota Attorney General Sues Big Oil

The lawsuit seeks accountability for decades of deception.

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Jun 24, 2020

Statement of Support for MN Attorney General's Lawsuit Against Big Oil

MCEA Chief Legal Officer Kevin Reuther's statement released after the announcement that Attorney General Keith Ellison is suing Big Oil.

Ellison Oil Lawsuit
Jun 16, 2020

MCEA will defend ruling that overturned PolyMet air permit

"Minnesotans deserve to know the real size and scope of PolyMet’s dangerous mine proposal, and MCEA will defend our position at the Minnesota Supreme Court." 

Minnesota Supreme Court