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    Pollinators

    Pollinators are in trouble due to a combination of factors including climate change, pesticides, habitat loss, diseases and parasites. We can all play a part in helping restore pollinator health and safeguarding our food systems, lands, and way of life. To guide this work, the Interagency Pollinator Protection Team developed an action framework with the collaboration of subject-matter experts, organizations who work to protect pollinators, and pollinator enthusiasts. Click here to find out more.

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    MEPA Turns 50

    The Environmental Quality Board is pleased to announce the publication of MEPA TURNS 50, by Stephanie Hemphill. This article celebrates and reflects on the 50th anniversary of the Minnesota Environmental Policy Act, highlights the attributes of MEPA and environmental review, evaluates its shortcomings, and looks ahead to the next fifty years.

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    Environmental Review

    The Environmental Quality Board (EQB) oversees the state of Minnesota’s environmental review program, which provides usable information for project proposers, government decision makers, and members of the public about a proposed project’s primary environmental effects.

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    Climate Change and Environmental Review - Pilot Program

    In 2022, the Environmental Quality Board (EQB) started a Pilot Program that will test and evaluate the inclusion of climate change information in environmental review throughout Minnesota.

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    2020 State Water Plan

    The Plan looks at the intersection of water and climate challenges in MN for the coming decade

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Environmental Quality Board

We are a forum for leadership and coordination across Minnesota state agencies on complex, priority environmental issues and are the coordinating body for Minnesota's Environmental Review Program. As a public-facing board, we strive to engage Minnesotans and provide greater access to conversations regarding the future of our environment. 

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DRAFT Minnesota Pollinator Action Framework

On 01 Dec, 2022 By rgutier
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2022 Minnesota State Agency Pollinator Report

On 01 Dec, 2022 By rgutier
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November 16, 2022, Environmental Quality Board meeting

On 04 Nov, 2022 By edahl

Wednesday, November 16 from 1 – 4 p.m.

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  • In person: 520 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155, lower level conference rooms (get directions; please see parking instructions in the packet)
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October 19, 2022, Environmental Review Implementation Subcommittee meeting

On 06 Oct, 2022 By edahl

October 19, 2022, Environmental Review Implementation Subcommittee meeting

Wednesday, October 19 from 1 – 4 p.m.

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  • In person: 520 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155, lower level conference rooms (get directions; please see parking instructions in the packet)
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EQB seeking feedback on Minnesota Rules 4410

On 20 Sep, 2022 By khapka

September 27 - October 27, 2022

EQB staff review Minnesota Rules 4410 and report to the Legislature annually about rules that are obsolete, unnecessary, or duplicative of other federal or state statutes or rules. 

EQB is holding a 30-day comment period, from September 27 to October 27, 2022, and asking for your feedback to help identify the obsolete, unnecessary, or duplicative rules, explain the need for change, and provide suggested changes. Fill out this short survey to provide your feedback.

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