Local Links for Biodiversity—Minneapolis, Minnesota

Environmental and Conservation Organizations:

SEEK (Sharing Environmental Education Knowledge)
525 S. Lake Ave., Suite 400
Duluth, Minnesota 55802
Phone: 888-668-3224 or 218-529-6258
www.seek.state.mn.us
The SEEK directory works as a clearinghouse for all types of environmental education resources, from articles to lesson plans, performances to displays, and many more. These resources come from a variety of organizations throughout Minnesota, including schools and colleges, government agencies, libraries and businesses. Training is available both for people wishing to learn how to use SEEK to find resources and for potential contributors who have resources they would like to list in the directory. SEEK’s Web site provides links to numerous environmental and education organizations both locally and nationally.

Alliance for Sustainability
Hillel Center
University of Minnesota
1521 University Ave, SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone: 612-379-1527
www.afs.nonprofitoffice.com
The mission of this non-profit organization is to bring about personal, organizational, and planetary sustainability through support of projects that are ecologically sound, economically viable, socially just, and humane. The Alliance accomplishes its work by bringing together businesses, government agencies, academic institutions, religious organizations, nonprofits, community groups, and individuals in support of sustainability.

Clean Water Action Alliance of Minnesota
3815 American Blvd. E
Bloomington, Minnesota 55425-1659
Phone: 952-858-0737
www.friendsofmnvalley.org
As the primary private support group for the Lower Minnesota River Watershed and Refuge, the Friends’ mission is to provide leadership and build partnerships within the watershed that will protect, restore, and foster respect for natural and cultural resources.

The Green Institute
2801 21st Ave S. Suite 110
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Phone: 612-278-7100
www.greeninstitute.org
A fundamental aspect of the Green Institute’s mission is the creation of high-quality living wage jobs for residents of the Phillips neighborhood. What sets them apart from many similar organizations is their emphasis on sustainable community development: development that simultaneously pursues economic, environmental, and social gains.

Metropolitan Council
Mears Park Center
230 E 5th St.
St. Paul, MN 55101
Phone: 651-602-1000
www.metrocouncil.org/parks/parks.htm
The regional parks system of the Twin Cities area includes 43 parks and park reserves, 18 trails, and four special recreation areas. The Metropolitan Council works to acquire and develop parks and trails to protect natural resources and to provide outdoor recreation for public enjoyment. The Council works with regional partners to develop regional park policies that protect the region's water quality, promote best management practices, and help integrate the park systems with housing, transportation, and other regional priorities.

Minnesota Conservation Federation
551 Snelling Ave S., Suite B
St Paul, MN 55116
Phone: 615-690-3077
www.mncf.org/mncf
The Minnesota Conservation Federation, the state's oldest conservation organization, is dedicated to preserving Minnesota's natural resources—its air, soils, minerals, forests, waters, and wildlife—through education and grassroots legislative action.

The Nature Conservancy in Minnesota
1101 West River Parkway, Suite 200
Minneapolis, MN 55415-1291
Phone: 612-331-0750
nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/minnesota
The Nature Conservancy has protected more than 400,000 acres of critical natural lands in Minnesota. Working with a host of partners, the Conservancy is working to save Minnesota’s last great places. The web site will give you a listing of field trips and events, places they protect, activities, and more.