Conservation Committee
We are currently soliciting members who can assist with any of the following tasks:

• Create a compendium of state legislation related to native plant conservation
  
• Research and request links from national and local organizations with similar objectives
  
• Write letters in conjunction with the plant society
  
• Monitor the EQB Monitor for upcoming environmental review of state projects open for public comment
  
• Input on action items

Check out the Blog for the latest Conservation Committee information.

If interested in assiting with MNNPS conservation efforts, please contact:


Past Conservation Committee Initiatives:

• Commenting on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the PolyMet Mining Inc./NorthMet Project - View Letter
  
• Lessard Outdoor Heritage Council funding recommendations
  
• Funding buses to facilitate transporting St. Paul city youth to outdoor educational events
  
• Yazoo Backwater Pumping Plant in Mississippi
  
• TH41 Crossing and potential impact on Seminary Fen - View Letter
  
• OHV Reform - View Letter
  
• Biofuels Legislation
  

MNNPS also gives annual grants for projects in line with the Society’s purpose. Below is a list of grants for each year.

2010:
Bell Museum (digitize Breck film) - $1,300
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (SNA program) - $1,250
Bell Museum - $1,250
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (Conservation Volunteer magazine) - $1,250
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (book) - $2,500

2009:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (tree/shrub book) - $2,000
University of Minnesota (Sarita Wetlands) - $250

2008:
Como High School (Newcomb weed guides) - $271.80
Ramsey County Schools (bus to nature centers) - $300
University of Minnesota herbarium (microscopes) - $1,614.64

2007:
Hastings High School (plant presses & weed guides) - $510.92
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (orchid book) - $2,700