These are the issues our supporters care about most. Over the next 12 weeks, we'll take a deeper dive into each of these issues - highlighting work our member organizations are doing in each area, and ways that you can get involved to ensure that work continues after our closure.

Stand in solidarity and call on our leaders to recognize the sovereignty of Indigenous Peoples to decide what happens in our own territories. #IndigenousPeoplesDay #HonorTheTreaties

MEF member organizations are working to ensure future generations have access to abundant clean water for drinking, growing food, fishing, swimming, paddling, & other business & recreational uses Find out how you can support this work beyond our closure: mnenvirofund.org/support-our-me…

Learn more about MEF member Freshwater in this interview with their Executive Director.

"Minnesota regulators will take public comments from Nov. 9 to Dec. 8 as part of a court-ordered review of whether the state's regulations for nonferrous mining are adequate to protect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness." mprnews.org/story/2021/10/…

Through grassroots organizing, training, research and education, Clean Water Fund protects MN drinking water by addressing issues of safety and affordability, health impacts of pollution, renewable energy sources & sustainable agriculture. Support at cleanwater.org/states/minneso…

Check out the recording of this great discussion from MEF member Clean Water Action MN on why local elections matter for clean water!

BREAKING: The Department of Agriculture just announced it was requesting a 20-yr ban on copper-sulfide mining on 225,000 acres of federal land surrounding the Boundary Waters and could potentially stop the proposed #TwinMetals toxic mine. Thank you for making your voices heard!

MEF Member Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance is working to save a disappearing Lake Pepin. They are spearheading a large restoration project to improve habitat for birds and aquatic species and improve water quality. Learn more about the project and how you can help at lakepepinlegacyalliance.org

MEF member are working to mitigate the harmful effects of climate change and advocate for climate solutions. Learn which organizations are doing this important work at mnenvirofund.org/impact and find out how you can support it beyond our closure at mnenvirofund.org/support-our-me…

Much work to be done! Support MEF member Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance to support progress.

"The number of Minnesota solar projects stalled due to delays by Xcel Energy has ballooned to more than 300, with a backlog of applications that solar industry leaders say will take decades to clear at the utility’s current pace." minnpost.com/other-nonprofi…

"Wild rice thrives in water depths of one-to-three feet, though low water can make actually harvesting the grains a challenge." minnpost.com/environment/20…

The MN Division of the Izaak Walton League conserves, restores, and promotes the sustainable use and enjoyment of our natural resources. MN "Ikes" have helped Green Step Cities across the state enact action plans to reduce carbon emissions. You can help at sites.google.com/view/minnesota…

While MEF is closing soon, the work to protect, conserve, and restore Minnesota's environment must continue. Include MEF members in your Give to the Max Day giving! Search for your favorites on givemn.org to schedule your gifts today! #GTMD21

The color of your skin and income of your family can determine your exposures to pollution and the negative effects of climate change. MEF members are working to change this. Learn which organizations are doing the work at mnenvirofund.org

MEF member @MCEA1974 is representing neighborhoods in Minneapolis who face disproportionate levels of toxic pollution and fighting projects that would add even more pollution exposure to this already unjust burden. You can support this work and more at mncenter.org

"Minneapolis officials voted to move forward with plans to build a new public works facility in the polluted, diverse East Phillips neighborhood. Community organizers say the fight isn’t over." sahanjournal.com/climate/roof-d…

MEF Member North American Water Office has researched mercury contamination on the White Earth Nation and installed plantings of fruits, berries and other natural medicines which counter mercury poisoning. Ensure work like this continues by giving at nawo.org

Give to the environment on this Give to the Max Day! Search for your favorite MEF member organizations at givemn.org and make a gift to ensure crucial work to protect, conserve, and restore Minnesota's environment continues!