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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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October 20, 2021 Environmental Quality Board Meeting

On 08 Oct, 2021 By khapka

October 20, 2021 Board Meeting Recording

October 20, 2021 Virtual Board Meeting Packet

October 20, 2021 Board Meeting Access Link 

Guide to participation in EQB meetings via Webex

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September 15, 2021 Environmental Quality Board Meeting

On 01 Sep, 2021 By khapka

September 15, 2021 Board Meeting Recording

September 15, 2021 Virtual Board Meeting Board Packet      

September 15, 2021 Board Meeting Access Link 

Guide to participation in EQB meetings via Webex -- Due to technical changes with Webex, EQB is using a different procedure for the September 15, 2021 meeting.

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Pollinator Week Kick-off Media Event - postponed until further notice

On 04 Jun, 2021 By gtummin

 

Postponed.  |  Spring Lake Park Reserve, Dakota County

Please be advised that the Pollinator Week Kick-off Media Event that was scheduled for Wednesday, June 16 at 2:00 p.m. at Spring Lake Park Reserve has been postponed due to scheduling conflicts with the Minnesota State Legislature Special Session. EQB will share further details when a new date has been determined.

 

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Young Leaders Talk Climate - Our Realities, Our Futures; [EQB Meeting]

On 07 May, 2021 By gtummin
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April 21, 2021 Environmental Quality Board Meeting

On 09 Apr, 2021 By gtummin

April 21, 2021 Recording

April 21, 2021 Virtual Board Meeting Board Packet

April 21, 2021 Board Meeting Presentations and Handouts

 

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