Video: Erosion control and beautification in St. Paul Park
Several families with young children volunteered with Great River Greening to improve water quality in the Mississippi River by controlling erosion at the boat launch in Lions Levee Park, in St. Paul Park. Together, they transformed the area from loose soil and turf to more stabilizing native grasses and flowers.
Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council recommendations
SCTIMES
11/ 17/15
Anoka Sand Plain habitat conservation, Great River Greening, $1.2 million for Phase 4 of habitat enhancement and restoration of 917 acres including land in Sherburne, Morrison and Todd counties. Affected sites include two state WMA’s, a state forest, two Scientific and Natural Areas, a national wildlife refuge and four regional projects.
New board members bring skills in finance and leadership
Great River Greening is excited to welcome two new board members.
Piper Jaffray Attorney, Rebecca Lawrence, will bring depth and experience to the Finance Committee.
Imagine Print Solutions CIO, Jeff Mader, will share his refined strategic thinking and leadership with the Nominating Committee.
Eighth annual Business Forum a success
The 2015 Great River Greening Business Forum was a great success, bringing together 300 business professionals and community leaders to hear Jay Lund, CEO of Andersen Corporation, speak about ‘The Green Home of the Future.”“The technology and processes are changing rapidly as we learn more about what it takes to build a sustainable, energy-efficient home. Any time you are on the cutting edge in construction, it tends to cost more rather than less. In order to allow us to push the envelope and create a more sustainable home, the help of our corporate partners is critical, it’s very important.” Jay Lund, from a Finance and Commerce article by Brian Johnson about the Business Forum, 10/ 23/15