Each year, Conservation Minnesota presents local governments with the Blazing Star Award, which celebrates Minnesota communities that have led projects that feature innovation, create a sense of belonging, leverage unique partnerships, and have deep beneficial environmental impacts. Learn about the 2025 winners!
Minnesota is uniquely poised to leverage its legacy of innovation in business, research, and agriculture by delivering clean air, clean water, and world-leading climate solutions—all while building exciting new Minnesota industries that create jobs in communities throughout our state. Read about a few examples of how this transformation is beginning to take place.
Earth Day has come and gone, but Conservation Crew chapters across the state are still leading projects to protect the environment. From reducing waste in their schools to restoring native habitats and raising awareness in their communities, these young changemakers are showing what it means to take action for our environment. Learn more about what they've been up to!
Are you passionate about protecting Minnesota’s Great Outdoors? Conservation Minnesota is looking for new members to join our Board of Directors. Applications will be accepted until May 12th, 2025.
Changes are currently being proposed at the state legislature that would weaken the 100% Clean Energy Standard. The Standard—that would lead to less pollution and more good-paying clean energy jobs and lower energy costs—was passed in 2023. Contact your legislators now to uphold the 100% Clean Energy Standard.
Conservation Crew is our student-led extracurricular school program for middle schoolers. Rooted in service learning, students develop leadership skills by designing and implementing conservation projects to impact their schools and communities.
