GMRPTC Update: Three new designation eligible facilities
Below is a message from GMRPTC Executive Director Renee Mattson. You can reach her at renee.mattson@gmrptcommission.org. At the March 27 Commission…
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…
From the Chair: Spring has sprung!
Below is a message from GMPT Chair Gina Hugo. You can reach her at gina.hugo@co.sherburne.mn.us. Spring is bursting forth with such…
RECAP: April forum & legislative update
GMPT’s April forum featured an informative presentation by lobbyist Elizabeth Wefel as she discussed the most recent legislative developments concerning…
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…
From the Chair: New workshop in partnership with MRPA
Below is a message from GMPT Chair Gina Hugo. You can reach her at gina.hugo@co.sherburne.mn.us. Hello GMPT Members! We can never…
GMRPTC Update: Fiscal Year 2026 funding application is now open!
Below is a message from GMRPTC Executive Director Renee Mattson. You can reach her at renee.mattson@gmrptcommission.org. The application portal for FY26…
RECAP: March forum highlights important changes to Legacy grant process
Our March forum featured GMRPTC’s Executive Director Renee Mattson and System Plan Coordinator Joe Czapiewski, who joined GMPT staff to…
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.
GMRPTC Update: Coming soon – a new sign!
Anyone who has received a Legacy grant would have to agree that the Legacy logo (posting the sign is a requirement of receiving a Legacy grant) is extremely well done and makes a great impression. The colorful logo represents the four funds in a playful but thoughtful way and is likely well remembered by all who see it. For some time, the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission (GMRPTC) has been discussing the need to make the GRMPTC logo a part of the landscape for parks and trails receiving Greater Minnesota Legacy funds. Happily, that day is nearly here.