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08 Mar '20
MNAEP 2nd Annual Bowling Fundraiser
Join us! On Sunday, March 8th from 1-3pm, we will host the second annual MNAEP bowling tournament and fundraiser at Bowlero in Eden Prairie. Event proceeds will support MNAEP programming and a student scholarship. So, come on out and enjoy a few rounds of bowling and bonding! And raise money for our organization and future environmental professionals. It’s a win-win-win! For only $40/person, you get 1.5 hours of bowling with your team, snacks, a free drink, various prizes, and of… Details
25 Feb '20
Renewable Siting in MN
Minnesota is making major efforts in the clean energy market. Currently, the state has a 25 percent renewable energy mandate. Looking toward the future, there is an effort to have energy be from carbon-free sources by 2050, as recently reported by MPR. These initiatives make siting and planning for renewable/transmission facilities and mitigating impacts to the environment increasingly important. No one knows this better than John Wachtler, former Energy Program Director and current Transmission Planning Director for MN Department of… Details
28 Jan '20
NEPA TURNS 50! TRIVIA NIGHT
In celebration of NEPA’s 50th Anniversary, MNAEP is hosting a networking/NEPA trivia night at Union 32 in Eagan. Come join us for evening of catching up with your fellow environmental professionals and testing your NEPA knowledge. MNAEP will provide one free drink ticket for attendees. Union 32 offers a full menu of delicious food. Location: Private Pub Room at Union 32, 2864 Hwy 55, Eagan, MN 55121 Time: 5:30-7:30; Trivia to start at 6 Fee: Members: Free Non-members: $5 Union… Details
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
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