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Minnesota Environmental Partnership’s past priorities (PDFs):
- 2011 Collaborative Priority Issues
- 2010 Collaborative Priority Issues
- 2009 Collaborative Priority Issues
- 2008 Collaborative Priority Issues
Priority Issues
We recognize the difficult economic times facing our state and nation. Yet it is in these challenging times when our values are truly tested. We know Minnesotans highly value our Great Outdoors. They want to pass onto future generations a heritage of clean lakes, rivers and streams; abundant wildlife; natural areas; and accessible parks and trails.
Download our 2012 Priorities Packet: ‘Protecting what Minnesotans love’
In 2012, our coalition continues working to:
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Safeguard Investments for Minnesota’s FutureOur members will be vigilant in reminding Minnesota’s state officials of their responsibility to uphold the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment, making certain that the new funds are used to supplement traditional sources of funding for conservation and are not used as a substitute for existing program funding. |
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Defend Minnesota’s Environmental Policy FoundationMinnesota has a long history of laws that protect our public health, land, water and air. Environmental review, community rights, clean energy policies and adequate transit funding are at the heart of these protections. Even in these difficult times, we must continue to act on what is right for the long-term. We will defend these existing laws from rollbacks. |
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Make the Amendment Work for Clean WaterMoney from the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment must be targeted to where it will do the most good. Clean-up plans for polluted waters must include clear goals, firm timelines and benchmarks for measuring success. |
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Protect Our Water from Toxic Mining PollutionSeveral companies are interested in operating a new kind of mining — with a long history of causing toxic pollution in other states — in Minnesota’s Arrowhead region. We will work with legislators and the new administration to make improvements to financial assurance and water protection requirements so that this new type of mining will not threaten our water and taxpayers won’t be left paying the bill for pollution clean-up. |
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Create Clean Energy JobsBy encouraging development of more solar power we can stimulate our state’s economy and increase manufacturing and construction jobs while moving our state toward greater energy independence. |