Mankato Area Environmentalists

"We have not inherited the earth from our parents; we have borrowed it from our children."

Wondering what to do with those burned out compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs)?

Home Depot stores will take them nationwide, and Menards stores will take them in Minnesota. In both cases, there is no charge. Many other local stores will take them for a small fee to cover the cost they're charged by the recycling companies. These include Mutch Hardware in North Mankato and DenCo Lighting in Mankato.

Meetings

MAE meets periodically for a discussion session of the issues. For dates and times, contact Katy Wortel (507-345-4494).

Region 9 Renewable Energy Task Force. Meets every month at the Mankato Intergovernmental Center. Phone: 507-387-5643 or toll free 800-450-5643. Contact Katy Wortel (507-345-4494) for information.

Envision 2020 Energy Conservation Task Force. Meets the 4th Thursday every month at 8:00 AM at Technology Plus, 1961 Premier Drive, Mankato. Contact Ted Downey (507-420-6370) or Lou Schwartzkopf.

Selected Environmental Resources

Mankato

City of Mankato Sustainability Plan

Youth Energy Summit

YES! is a team-oriented youth program that uses hands-on, experiential learning and energy action projects to address energy opportunities and issues in rural Minnesota communities

Blue Earth County

Blue Earth County Climate Change Resolution

Putting Green

Putting Green is an environmental adventure park featuring an 18-hole miniature golf course located in New Ulm.

Do It Green! Minnesota

Do It Green! educates Minnesotans about green and sustainable living and promote building healthy, local communities

Minnesota Environmental Partnership

Minnesota Environmental Partnership
546 Rice Street, Suite 100
St. Paul, MN 55103
651-290-0154

Clean Energy Resource Teams

Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) connect community members with resources to identify and implement energy efficiency and renewable energy projects

Ecology Bus

Prairie Schooler Ecology Bus
Lakefield, MN 56150
(507) 662-5064

Reduce Waste

MPCA The Minnesota River Basin

Living Green

Tools, resources, and events for helping Minnesotans prevent pollution, build healthier communities, and live more sustainable lives.

mnseek.net

Next Step

Minnesota Office of Energy Security

U.S. Mayors Climate Protection

Minnesota cities that have signed onto the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement

College & University Presidents Climate Commitment

Colleges and universities (by state) that have signed onto the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment


Networking with Other Environmental Groups

MAE receives information from and partners with many statewide and national environmental groups. (Those marked in bold focus on the Mankato-North Mankato-New Ulm-St. Peter area environmental issues.)

Cooperative Projects with Other Environmental Groups

MAE advocates:
  1. Cleaning up polluting feedlots in the Minnesota River Basin by passing responsible state feedlot rules, responsible local ordinances, and responsible state laws that provide assistance to "clean" producers.
  2. Preserving and protecting the Minnesota River by promoting full funding for and full implementation of the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP), which will permanently set aside flood plain and riverbank buffer land.
  3. Enhancing water quality by advocating for sustainable agricultural and urban storm water management.
  4. Promoting whenever possible an overall ethic of environmental stewardship in urban and rural areas.
  5. Raising awareness of food security and food safety issues, and promoting environmentally sound shopping to support environment-friendly farming practices and good stewardship of the land.
  6. Promoting a clean and sustainable energy policy at the state and national level, including more regional power production and further research into biomass projects that can provide new markets for Minnesota farmers.

Local Environmental Concerns

MAE strives to keep an eye on as many local environmental issues as possible, including:
  • County planning and zoning issues in support of sustainable development
  • Minnesota River basin planning
  • The fate of the Rapidan Dam on the Blue Earth River
  • County and city government energy efficiency and environmental planning
Our Precious Planet The mission of MAE is to be an ongoing voice for environmental quality, a resource to other environmental and community groups, and a source of action to shape environmental policies and practices in the Minnesota River Valley - Bend of the River area of south-central Minnesota.

About MAE

MAE is a grassroots 501(c)6 organization funded by grants and donations from friends and members

1411 Pohl Road, Mankato, MN 56001-5751 • Phone: (507) 345-4494 email: enviros@hickorytech.net • email: gschmitz@ssndmankato.org
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