The EQB values public engagement and is dedicated to providing greater access to conversations regarding the future of our environment. While our board meetings are always a great opportunity to provide feedback and inform the board on decision-making, we encourage you to also provide your feedback on our projects and reports. Below, you'll find an updated list on the current engagement opportunities and how you can join the conversation.
For information on Tribal Coordination and Consultation, please visit our Tribal relations page.
Climate Calculator Tool - Trainings
The EQB and our contractor, ICF, have worked together for the past 15 months to create a climate calculator for environmental review. It facilitates the gathering of climate information and provides additional accuracy, transparency, and consistency in answering EAW items 7 and 18 while reducing the time, cost, and uncertainty for government units and project proposers.
EQB and ICF are providing three training sessions in June to help users familiarize themselves with this new resource and help troubleshoot any issues that might arise. The training session on June 4th provided an overview of the climate calculator for users. This is the same material that was covered in our first training on May 22nd.
There are also two trainings that will include a live demonstration of the calculator on June 11th and June 12th. To join either of those trainings, please see the meeting details below.
June 11th, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Join online meeting
Meeting ID: 253 875 920 704 3
Passcode: zY6FE36g
Or dial in by phone: 1-571-348-5774
Phone conference ID: 873 672 904#
June 12th, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Join online meeting
Meeting ID: 233 399 970 452 3
Passcode: ym3Sw7Lx
Or dial in by phone: 1-571-348-5774
Phone conference ID: 542 899 241#
If you are unable to attend these trainings but still want to learn about the calculator, more training opportunities will be available soon; stay tuned for more details. EQB will also provide a recording of these trainings on our website and YouTube channel. A copy of the calculator can be found at the Climate Calculator webpage. If you have further questions, please email Stephanie Aho at stephanie.aho@state.mn.us.
Board meetings
We provide an opportunity for public comments at every monthly board meeting. We encourage you to share your ideas, experiences, or positions on agenda items that can help inform the board in their decision-making.
Tips for providing comments:
- Ensure that your comments are relevant and specific to the topic you are addressing.
- Say what you want the board to know or consider in moving forward with a piece of work.
- Identify a specific action that you want the Board to take.
If you have a question for the board or EQB staff at a meeting, it will be noted by staff who will get back to you at a later time. This ensures that we have enough time for all commenters to provide input to the board and that your questions can be fully considered.
For questions or issues providing comments during our board meetings, please reach out to Hazel Houle or Priscilla Villa-Watt.