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10 Dec '19
MNAEP Holiday Party
Season Greetings MNAEP Members: In light of the upcoming holidays, MNAEP would like to invite you all to our 3rd annual MNAEP Holiday Party at Park Tavern in St. Louis Park on December 10th from 5:30-8:30 PM. Come mix and mingle with your fellow MNAEP members over food and beverages provided by MNAEP. The MNAEP Board has also put together some fun gift totes for those that participate in the drawings held that night. A review of the accomplishments of… Details
14 Nov '19
HERC Tour & Happy Hour
Ever wonder if there was a better way to dispose of trash than just in a landfill? Well, come check out the Hennepin Energy Recovery Center (HERC) located in downtown Minneapolis with MNAEP. This facility takes waste generated from Minneapolis and the surrounding communities, including the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, and burns it to generate enough energy to power 25,000 homes. TOUR DATE: November 14, 2019 TIME: 4:00PM (Tour takes 1.5 hours) LOCATION: Tour begins at HERC Visitor Center located… Details
22 Oct '19
Board Elections & Annual Meeting
MNAEP Members, We have elections coming up at our annual meeting in October! We have five 1-year positions and four 2-year positions open. Terms begin January 1, 2020. As a member of the MNAEP board, you get the opportunity to work with other great environmental professionals to guide the programming and growth of our organization. Being part of the board also provides opportunities to network with the NAEP board and its members. Reasons to Get Involved: 1. Get to shape the… Details
16 Sep '19
Members Only – MSP Sustainability Tour
MNAEP is offering the opportunity to our members to take a tour of the Minneapolis – St. Paul International Airport and learn about the sustainability initiatives the Metropolitan Airport Commission (MAC) are instituting throughout the main terminal. From the solar array, to the waste management program, to the newly remodeled restrooms that you may have noticed if you have traveled recently, the MAC sustainability coordinator will provide an in-depth tour through Terminal 1. Due to the security clearance required to… Details
27 Aug '19
Webinar – EO 13807 & Other Federal Laws
If environmental reviews and authorizations under other federal laws are not effectively coordinated, meeting the requirements outlined in Executive Order (EO) 13807 on Establishing Discipline and Accountability in the Environmental Review and Permitting Process for Infrastructure will be difficult, if not impossible. The purpose of EO 13807 is to support the timely processing of federal environmental reviews and agency authorization decisions for proposed major infrastructure projects. In addition to outlining the goal of completing all environmental reviews in an average…
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30 Jul '19
MNAEP Anniversary Happy Hour
Our anniversary celebration in May was rained out, so come help us celebrate our 2nd year as an organization! We're going back to the location of our first event, Bad Weather Brewing in St. Paul. Come have a drink, network with other professionals, and enjoy this great venue - we plan to be at the high top tables near the bar (there will be a sign), but they also have an outdoor space if the weather is nice and a… Details
15 Jun '19
Bowling Tournament
Do you think your company, NGO, agency, or group of loosely associated colleagues or friends has what it takes to win the first ever MNAEP bowling tournament? Come show your stuff! Saturday, June 15th from 2-4pm, we will host the first annual MNAEP bowling tournament at Bowlero in Eden Prairie. The winning team gets the tournament trophy to display for the year and the bragging rights that go with it! The cost is $40 /person and gets you at least… Details
18 May '19
Raptor Center Tour & Anniversary Picnic
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a…. raptor! MNAEP has reserved a tour of the Gabbert Raptor Center on Saturday, May 18th at 2:30pm. The Gabbert Raptor Center was established in 1974 as part of the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. The Raptor Center sees around 1,000 sick and injured raptors each year in their clinic, as well as helping to identify emerging environmental issues related to raptor health and populations. This internationally renowned education facility trains… Details
23 Apr '19
Networking & Trivia Night
This fun evening is for all of us to get together, network a bit, have a beer, and play some trivia. Be advised, New Bohemia gets pretty busy for trivia night so its advised to arrive early. Trivia starts at 6:00pm and goes to 8:00pm. New Bohemia also offers $1 pints from 5:00-6:00pm, so even more reason to join us early! This event is free for all who attend. Hope to see you there! If you can’t make trivia night,… Details
19 Mar '19
ESA Proposed Rule Changes
On July 25, 2018, the United States Fish and Wildlife (FWS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Division of Fisheries (NOAA Fisheries) published in the Federal Register a set of three proposed rules to revise the implementing regulations of the Endangered Species Act (ESA; 16 U.S.C. § 1531 et seq.). Specifically, the rules focus on changes to the regulations for: listing species and designating critical habitats, prohibitions to threatened wildlife and plants, and interagency cooperation. Mike Mayer, MNAEP President, led… Details
28 Feb '19
Networking with MAEE
EVENT POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER. PLEASE NOTE NEW FEBRUARY DATE! Help identify ways we can work to better educate future environmental professionals! This event is for members and non-members of MNAEP and the board members of the Minnesota Association of Environmental Education to mix and mingle regarding their environmental fields and interests as well as look at ways we may collaborate in the future in both our organizations and careers. A little background on Minnesota Association of Environmental Education: The… Details
11 Dec '18
2018 Holiday Party & Annual Business Meeting
Join the MNAEP in December to celebrate the holidays and the end of their second year as an organization. Our annual member business meeting will also be incorporated as part of this event to close out 2018. Complimentary beverages, snacks, and drawings for prizes. Tuesday, December 11, 2018; 5:30PM-8PM; 106 Group, West Atrium Office Building, 1295 Bandana Blvd N #335, St Paul, MN 55108 https://106group.com/contact-us/. Free for members. $5 for non-members. Details
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