Mary Connor

The Minnesota Health Equity Networks will host regional gatherings in January! The networks are open to all interested in advancing health equity. Visit us online to find upcoming dates and registration information: health.state.mn.us/equitynetworks #MNHealthEquityNetworks

Don't you know about the bird? Well, everybody knows the bird is the word! Stop by the #EcoExperience at the @mnstatefair 🎡 to see the City of Virginia's 20-foot loon and learn more about Get the Lead Out MN!

Lack of investment in black neighborhoods means they are more vulnerable to climate change tiktok.com/t/ZTdTSDTP4/?k…

Data show ice cover on Minnesota lakes has declined an average of 10-14 days over the past 50 years, due to climate change. mprnews.org/story/2021/12/… via @MPRnews

"The tendency to build highways in neighborhoods with lower incomes or higher proportions of people of color . . . is well established and is one reason that pollution and illnesses such as asthma are more prevalent in those areas." news.yahoo.com/buttigieg-resp… via @YahooNews

More than 25% of Minnesota's resident live near a toxic release site -- the 12th highest rate among U.S. states. That number includes 27.5% of MN's Hispanic population, 22% of the Black population, and19.% of Native Americans. We have much work to do! arcamax.com/entertainment/…

#DYK that each year Minnesotans throw away more than 850K tons of recyclables, worth around $153M? Learn how counties, cities, townships, and tribal communities are using our grants to fund projects that improve #recycling and #composting in Greater MN: bit.ly/3Dlpu1w

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A teacher DIYed an air purifier for her classroom to help protect kids from COVID transmission. Might be useful to MN folks dealing with poor air quality from wildfire smoke. Instructions at the link! npr.org/sections/back-… via @NPR

Ask the MPCA: What can you do when you are especially sensitive to wood smoke and your neighbors are having lots of backyard fires? pca.state.mn.us/featured/ask-m…

The unprecedented long duration air quality event continues across Minnesota. The air quality alert has been extended until 3pm Tuesday and now includes all of Minnesota. Purple, Red, and Orange AQI conditions are forecasted, with the worst arriving Saturday morning. #MNwx #AQI

It's #PlasticFreeJuly! Wondering how you can cut down your plastic use? Check out our helpful list of 13 #sustainable choices for your green life: bit.ly/3l1D5pb

If you're trying to sell a home with an abandoned #SepticTank and unsure of how to proceed, we've got answers to your questions! Learn more: bit.ly/3qTavY2 #AskTheMPCA

When temperatures climb and the summer sun beats down, conditions are ripe for our lakes to produce harmful #AlgaeBlooms. Avoid contact with green, slimy water and remember: when in doubt, STAY OUT! Learn more: bit.ly/3j8vtAb

Making the switch to electric vehicles and equipment is an important step to reduce emissions. We're offering $3.5M to help orgs purchase #EVs and equipment, and another $1.7M to replace diesel vehicles and equipment with cleaner models! Learn more: bit.ly/2RnBZI2

What's the green stuff in the lake? @angiehongwater wades in to find out. vm.tiktok.com/ZMdhPhxAD/

Rain and snowmelt from city streets can carry all sorts of #pollutants into storm drains. But catch basins are one way that #stormwater systems work to filter out leaves and other debris, keeping it out of our lakes and streams! Learn more on our website: bit.ly/3xlKuCF

Did you know that lawn and garden watering account for an average of 40% of total household water usage during the summer? Plus, one of the biggest threats to our waters today is polluted runoff water. By installing a rain barrel you are making a difference in the community! ☔

California's clean fuel standard has sparked a renewable gas boom in Midwest. Could the new Clean Cars Minnesota rule boost the industry further? energynews.us/2021/05/13/cal… via @energynews_US