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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
15 Nov '18
Drones (UAVs) & Wildlife Surveys
Join MNAEP on Thursday, November 15th for a presentation about the use of unmanned aerial vehicles, particularly for wildlife surveys. Presenter: Adam Kreger, Research Biologist, Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. As unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technologies rapidly evolve, their use in wildlife surveys and research is becoming increasingly common. Traditional wildlife survey methods are often time and labor intensive and can pose risks to surveyors and wildlife. UAVs may provide a cost-effective approach to wildlife surveys while minimizing potential on-the-job hazards… Details
09 Oct '18
NEPA/CWA Merger Presentation & Elections
Seminar: A Collaborative Approach – A NEPA/Section 404 Clean Water Act Merger Process: What it is and Lessons Learned Presented by Josh Fitzpatrick, FAA A collaborative approach to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review and resource agency coordination is key to project implementation. A successful NEPA review for a runway improvement project at Detroit Lakes – Becker County Airport will be discussed at this presentation. Over the years, this long-planned project had stalled because of agency and public concerns due… Details
03 Oct '18
Tribal Consultation in the Era of Streamlining
Webinar: Tribal Consultation and Engagement in the Era of Streamlining Our national chapter, NAEP, is hosting a webinar and as a MNAEP member benefit, we're inviting members to watch it with us for free at the 106 Group's office. If you're interested but not a member, we're offering 2019 membership now that will cover the remaining 2018 events! Membership information is on our website: http://mnaep.org/membership/. Details for the webinar are below. We look forward to seeing you at the 106 Group's… Details
25 Sep '18
Goats! At the Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge
Join the MNAEP on Tuesday, September 25 to explore the art and science of using livestock to manage landscapes in ways that are both ecologically and economically effective. Goats have great potential to help reduce Common Buckthorn and other invasive plants as well as help restore the function and provisioning services of ecosystems. This management technique is gaining traction in urban areas as more entities are using goat grazing services within our Metro area cities and parks. Jake Langeslag of Goat… Details
21 Aug '18
Brownfields Tour at University of Minnesota
$5
We are excited to announce that registration for our August event is now open! Please join MNAEP on August 21st to tour the U of M Combined Heat and Power Plant! The project retrofitted an old steam plant and now produces enough electricity and thermal energy to generate all of the U of M's steam heat! It's a great brownfield redevelopment project (legacy contaminants) and will greatly reduce carbon emissions. The tour will begin Tuesday at 4:30 and will last… Details
20 Jul '18
Happy Hour with the National Board of Directors
Free
Hello, Please join us for this exciting opportunity to meet and chat with the National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) Board of Directors who will be flying in that day for an all-day meeting Saturday. Appetizers will be provided courtesy of NAEP and your first two drinks will be provided courtesy of MNAEP. Aster Café is conveniently located across the Mississippi River from downtown Minneapolis and adjacent to the St. Anthony Falls. In addition to this beautiful venue itself, live…
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