Mission Statement
Catalyze collaboration across perspectives, power, and systems for social equity and environmental health.
Impact and Programs
Accomplishments
Trained 175 conservation professionals and influenced 450,000 acres of agricultural land through workshops to enhance outreach to farmers. Hired 13 North Minneapolis youth to participate in Northside Safety NET, an environmental justice internship program. Supported the renewal of Minnesota state lottery funds for the environment, including over $28 million for a new community grants program. Reduced over 414 tons of air pollution through work with small businesses, car repair shops, and Tribal communities. This includes helping auto body shops switch to water-based paints, upgrading diesel-powered machinery, electrification of landscaping equipment, car emissions control system repairs, and upgrades to/replacement of older wood-burning stoves.
Current Goals
Priority 1: Integrate justice, equity, diversity and inclusion across our work Priority 2: Practice ongoing adaptation Priority 3: Manage financial resources responsibly Priority 4: Communicate effectively about our work and the organization
Community or Constituency Served
We serve all Minnesotans because climate change and environmental issues impact everyone, with disproportionate impacts of environmental issues on communities of color and Indigenous, low income, and rural communities. Several of our projects serve certain communities, such as youth leaders in North Minneapolis, Midwest farmers, and local business owners.
