List of MnAPA Events for FEBRUARY 2012 |
February 1
Minneapolis Climate Action Plan Kickoff
http://mplsclimateaction.eventbrite.com
In 2012, on February 1st, the City of Minneapolis will be updating its Climate Action Plan - a roadmap to help the City achieve its emissions reduction targets. Attendees will learn about the history and science of climate change in Minnesota, the health impacts of climate change, and the process Minneapolis will conduct to update the plan.
Speakers include:
Dr. Mark Seeley
Mark Seeley is a climatologist and tenured professor in the Department of Soil, Water, and Climate at the University of Minnesota. He is a regular commentator on Minnesota Public Radio, and coordinates weather and climate education programs with the National Weather Service and the Minnesota State Climatology Office. Dr. Seeley is the author of Minnesota Weather Almanac(a 200-year history of weather in the state), and co-author of Voyageur Skies: Weather and Wilderness in Minnesota's National Park. Dr. Seeley has been awarded the Sigma Xi Science Communication and Education Award, the Mn/DOT Research Partnership Award for his work with the deployment of living snow fences, and most recently the University of Minnesota Extension Director's Award for Distinguished Faculty.
Kristin Raab
Kristin Raab is the Climate Change Project Director for the Minnesota Department of Health. She directs a program to prepare Minnesota for the public health impacts of climate change. Ms. Raab's work focuses on enhancing plans and policies related to the built environment that encourage sustainability and improve people's health. Ms. Raab serves as an adjunct assistant professor at the University of Minnesota, Department of Landscape Architecture, and has co-taught a course on sustainable site design.
Registration will begin at 5:30 pm, with the program starting at 6 pm. Pohlad Hall is on the second floor of the library, near the Nicollet Mall entrance. Light refreshments will be served.
For more information and to RSVP, please visit: http://mplsclimateaction.eventbrite.com MnDOT seeks public input for 20-year Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The public, transportation stakeholders and local government officials are invited to provide input for Minnesota's 20-year Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan at one of nine upcoming open houses statewide.
Feb. 1 in Moorhead-Hjemkomst Center, 202 First Ave. N., Moorhead, Minn.
See more details on our news page.
February 2
MnDOT seeks public input for 20-year Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The public, transportation stakeholders and local government officials are invited to provide input for Minnesota's 20-year Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan at one of nine upcoming open houses statewide.
Feb. 2 in St. Cloud-MnDOT St. Cloud Office, 3725 12th St. N., St. Cloud, Minn.
See more details on our news page.
February 3
2012 MNAPA Conference Program Committee Kickoff
Kickoff Meeting:
February 3, noon - 2 pm (lunch will be provided)
Location:
Loucks Associates
7200 Hemlock Lane, Suite 300
Maple Grove, MN 55369
RSVP to:
Meg Beekman, meagan.beekman@ci.arden-hills.mn.us (please include any
dietary requests)
February 8
MnDOT seeks public input for 20-year Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The public, transportation stakeholders and local government officials are invited to provide input for Minnesota's 20-year Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan at one of nine upcoming open houses statewide.
Feb. 8 in Minneapolis-University of Minnesota Urban Research & Outreach-Engagement Center, 2001 Plymouth Ave. N., Minneapolis, Minn.
See more details on our news page.
February 9
MnDOT seeks public input for 20-year Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The public, transportation stakeholders and local government officials are invited to provide input for Minnesota's 20-year Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan at one of nine upcoming open houses statewide.
Feb. 9 in Maplewood-Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood, Minn.
See more details on our news page.
February 13
MnDOT seeks public input for 20-year Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The public, transportation stakeholders and local government officials are invited to provide input for Minnesota's 20-year Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan at one of nine upcoming open houses statewide.
Feb. 13 in Mankato-MnDOT Mankato Office, 2151 Bassett Drive, Mankato, Minn.
See more details on our news page.
February 15
MnDOT seeks public input for 20-year Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The public, transportation stakeholders and local government officials are invited to provide input for Minnesota's 20-year Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan at one of nine upcoming open houses statewide.
Feb. 15 in Marshall-Marshall Library, 201 C St., Marshall, Minn.
See more details on our news page.
February 16
Please join us for a Brown Bag Lunch, presented by Katharine Widin from the Firewise Program with the DNR
When:
Thursday, February 16th from 12:00 - 1:00pm
Where:
Fridley City Hall, 6431 University Avenue NE, Fridley, MN 55432
http://www.ci.fridley.mn.us/
About the event:
Firewise Community Planning, sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, provides information
to support community planning for wildfire damage mitigation. Residential development moving into natural areas,
increases wildfire risk. Wildland fires can cause significant injury and property losses where wild land borders
developed areas. This presentation will educate planners about causes of wildfire, and ways to protect life and
property, but providing recommendations for land use planning, building materials, development design and other
information applicable to wildfire hazard mitigation.
This event has been approved for CM credit.
About the presenter:
Katharine Widin, Ph.D. is a forestry consultant with 30 years experience with tree issues in Minnesota. Much of her
work is municipal forestry consulting. Review of development plans in wooded areas, tree inventories, tree problem
diagnosis, and hazard tree evaluation are areas of expertise. Dr. Widin also worked with the DNR to develop and
present Firewise programs for Minnesota realtors.
Attendees are welcome to bring their own lunch to the event. Please RSVP to Matthew Parent at
matthew.parent@co.anoka.mn.us by Monday, February 13th. MnDOT seeks public input for 20-year Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The public, transportation stakeholders and local government officials are invited to provide input for Minnesota's 20-year Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan at one of nine upcoming open houses statewide.
Feb. 16 in Rochester-Rochester Public Library, 101 Second St. SE, Rochester, Minn.
See more details on our news page.
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