Conservation Minnesota has long championed more sustainable biofuel production in our state—and the 2026 legislative session delivered a meaningful step forward.
Each spring, Conservation Minnesota and GreenStep Cities and Tribal Nations work together to host a tour for volunteer city commissioners and staff whose focus is on environment, sustainability, energy, parks, and trails. Earlier this month, we gathered at the Capitol Region Watershed District Learning Center in St. Paul to tour the traveling We Are Water exhibit and get a firsthand look at their LEED Gold certified building.
We’re excited to announce the results for this year’s Conservation Crew Awards. For the first time, our People’s Choice Award was open to voting by the public.
The Minnesota Legislature must act this session or lead pipe removal programs could end. On May 6th, legislative and trade leaders, members of the Coalition of Greater MN Cities, and allies held a press conference to explain the stakes.












