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RESOURCES
BASED ON FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
SEEK: Employment Opportunities in Environmental Education
SEEK is Minnesota’s home for Environmental Education Resources. The site posts full time as well as part time and seasonal job opportunities.
Sustain Lane: Green Collar Jobs Board
A user-friendly search engine for green jobs in your area.
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Job Board
Job seekers can view hundred of jobs and employers can post their latest openings.
Environmental Justice
Alliance for Metropolitan Stability
Advocates for development that supports living-wage jobs, mixed businesses, affordable housing, public transportation and community hiring.
A non-profit empowerment project organized and led by Latino immigrants fighting for fair local and national policies.
Community Stabilization Project
A member-based organization serving low-income tenants in the Twin Cities Metro working.
Environmental Justice Advocates of Minnesota
Environmental justice advocates directing their efforts at building grassroots capacity to secure equitable and social and physical environments throughout Minnesota.
A coalition of African-Americans working on championing communities of color to for equitable development outcomes.
A resource for information and for activism on environmental contamination; work includes investigations on indigenous people in Minnesota at risk from eating fish conaminated with mercury, dioxin and polychlorinated biphenols.
Women's Environmental Institute
Environmental justice advocate primarily serving low income, indigenous and communities of color in the Phillips neighborhood.
Center for Sustainable Building Research
A department at the University of Minnesota dedicated to transforming the built environment in ways that provide for the ecological, economic, and social needs of the present without compromising those of the future.
The Minnesota Green Roofs Council promotes green rooftop technology as a sustainable building strategy in Minnesota. They hold workshops and educate the community on green roofs as a cost-effective strategy to help the environment and much more.
A government program helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. Energy Star works with families as well as businesses.
An independent publishing company that brings its members accurate and unbiased information and green design. They bring good research to whomever wishes to build green.
Energy Federation Incorporated
They help member groups and other organizations economically purchase quality conservation products and assisting the public in using energy resources efficiently.
Center for Energy and Environment
A nonprofit organization that provides energy, environmental and housing services to all of Minnesota. It is a helpful tool in planning your next project.
Minnesota Renewable Energy Society
Minnesota Renewable Energy Society promotes the use of renewable energies in Minnesota through education and through the demonstration of practical applications. MRES is involved in education, awareness, and advocacy efforts for all forms of renewable energy, with a particular emphasis on solar technologies.
They promote progressive renewable energy solutions and empower communities to develop and own wind energy as an environmentally sustainable asset. Through member supported outreach, education and advocacy Windustry works to remove the barriers to broad community ownership of wind energy.
Calculate your carbon footprint and pledge to reduce your co2 emissions while saving money on your utility bills. Learn different strategies from other members and the Energy Expert.
Learn more about reducing waste in all aspects of your life. The Reduce Waste website is easy to use and very helpful for saving the world’s resources.
Alliance for Sustainability is a community based nonprofit helping people learn about, and live a more sustainable lifestyle. They encourage people to reduce their environmental impact with helpful tips and events.
Do It Green is an educational resource that motivates people to live greener, more sustainably, and to build health communities. Search the database for everything you need to know to be green.
Living Green is a great site to help learn the basics of living sustainably. They have a tips and resources section as well as postings on all of the current eco-events.
The Minnesota Office of Energy Security
The MN Office of Energy Security is a part of the MN Department of Commerce. The website has all the latest information on efficiency, renewables, project funding and much, much more.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
The EPA is the nations lead environmental science, research, and education agency. It is a great resource for the official issues, science and laws.
