Check This Out: “A Field Scan of Older Adults in MN”
Age-Friendly Minnesota recently released “A Field Scan of Older Adults and Nature in Minnesota” outlining needs and challenges of older adults…
Member Highlight: Lake Washington Regional Park & Campground
Below is a contribution from GMPT Member Le Sueur County, authored by Parks Director Tyler Luethje (tluethje@co.le-sueur.mn.us). For more information, please…
Thank you to our new & renewing members!
Thank you to all our members who renewed their membership for 2024! We very much appreciate your participation and support…
Legislative Action Day 2024 Recap
On March 14, GMPT hosted our Annual Legislative Action Day at the State Capitol, which featured an agenda packed with interesting and informative programming. Thank you to all who attended in person and virtually! The morning kicked off with a great discussion with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Parks and Trails Director Ann Pierce and Assistant Commissioner Bob Meier, who provided a glimpse into the legislative priorities we share and how our collective advocacy efforts support funding and good policy for parks facilities and trail connectivity in Greater Minnesota.
RECAP: February forum offers updates and advice for DNR grants
GMPT’s February forum had a great turnout, with over 40 people joining us to learn more about the DNR grants program. Grant Coordinators Sarah Wennerberg and Jennifer Bubke introduced themselves and provided a comprehensive overview of the Parks and Trails grants offered within their grants divisions. The presentation touched on the details of each grant, explaining eligibility criteria, funding ranges, matching fund requirements, and funding sources.
Legislative session is almost upon us
In less than two weeks, the Minnesota Legislature will reconvene, and although the second half of the biennium is shorter, it will likely be another busy session. Because it is not a budget year, the Legislature will be focused primarily on the bonding bill and policy issues. For GMPT, we have several priorities for 2024. We would like to see more funding for the DNR’s local park and trails grant programs and will be pushing for the inclusion of such funds in the bonding bill.
Sherburne County receives Blazing Star Award for enhancing access to nature at Grams Park
Sherburne County received the Blazing Star Award from Conservation Minnesota at their Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, December 19. The award acknowledges exceptional local government projects that advance conservation, climate resilience, environmental protection, or outdoor recreation opportunities.
Business Member Highlight: HKGi
Below is a contribution from GMPT business member HKGi. For more information, please visit www.hkgi.com. HKGi is a Minneapolis-based landscape architecture,…
GMRPTC releases 2023 Policy & Planning Report
Below is a message from GMRPTC Executive Director Renee Mattson. You can reach her at renee.mattson@gmrptcommission.org. I looked back at the…
Recap of 2023: Oh, what a year!
As 2023 and the last days of my service as Chair of Greater Minnesota Parks and Trails have come to a close, I want to reflect on some of the great work we’ve done together over the past year.